>>>>>Pls. Help
>>>>>I need to read com ports to control devices connected to them. I tried fopen('com1',12) but no luck. Is there a class or library that can be used.
>>>>>Thanks Harry Cameron.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>A little background info would never hurt. What platform are you using, etc.
>>>>
>>>>Tom
>>>Tom we'll be using win /95 vfp5.0. The need is to control devices thru the com ports. We are currently doing this in dos using clipper. I hope this give you enough info.
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>>Have you looked at MSComm32.ocx yet?
>>
>>Tom
>Where can I get Info on MScomm32.ocx.


The file should be included in many MS Products. VFP Help & the MS KB should have info.

http://www.microsoft.com/kb/

HTH,
Tom