>Does anyone know how to determine if the input buffer contains bad data (unprintable characters, junk, etc..)? Does an error message get returned to any function or method ?
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>I need to have a clean feed from the serial port using mscomm for import to a table. Can anyone lend a hand??
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>Lou Carfizzi

Hi Lou,
If you have control over both ends, you should set up modems for error control protocols. This will prevent you from having to deal with the issue, unless carrier is dropped before end of transmission. Also, if this is a 'file' you are transferring, you could upgrade to PDQComm, and avoid the manual file transfer code work.

Hope this helps,