>>>What is the "best" method for detecting a modem attached to the system, and then controlling that modem (dialing, connecting, sending files, receiving files, disconnecting)? I am currently using ComTools, which I find quite lacking in ability....
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>>>I was thinking of trying the MSCOMM control, anyone have any opinion/sample code on that?
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>>>I'd appreciate any tips/hints/tricks on this subject that you care to send me. Thanks in advance!
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>>"Best" is a dangerous word around here. <g> You can check http://www.mabry.com/
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>Very True. Ok, I amend my statment "What is the method you use for...". Everyone ignore that nasty word that I erringly used!

I've used MSCOMM32 to open a com port and recieve data streams from a PABX system but I think you are looking for more functionality. Try searching the files here for a dialer. Seems like someone put one out here before but I don't remember the name.