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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC MSComm flow control

Posted by Les Newell
on 2004-01-05 10:28:22 UTC
Hi Bill,

I would keep away from the MSComm control if possible. It has a long
history of problems. If you want reliable communications the it would be
best to use Windows API calls.

Les

>Hello
>
>I am trying to flatten some of the grey areas before starting my new
>CNC controller project.
>
>Does anyone know if software handshaking (XOn/XOff) works with the
>Microsoft MSComm control when it is configured to text mode as
>opposed to binary mode?
>
>
>Regards
>
>Bill
>
>
>

Discussion Thread

Bill Yates 2004-01-05 09:54:39 UTC CNC MSComm flow control Les Newell 2004-01-05 10:28:22 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC MSComm flow control Berg, Bob 2004-01-05 11:19:19 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC MSComm flow control Kim Lux 2004-01-05 11:19:45 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC MSComm flow control Bill Yates 2004-01-07 09:38:53 UTC Re: CNC MSComm flow control