Luis Moreira wrote: > I am doing something similar, and I am using AsyncPro with Delphi5 but > AsyncPro will work with C++ if you are more comfortable with it. > AsyncPro is great because you do not have to deal directly with the > serial port will work with USB to RS232 adaptors, as lots of useful > features including RS485 mode and is free. > > Here is the link: > http://sourceforge.net/projects/tpapro/ We used AsyncPro with Delphi for most of our applications up until recently, and it worked fine, but it has some serious problems -- it doesn't work well on processors with hyperthreading (most new PCs). My advice to Tinu would be to use MS Visual Studio Express to write his application. You can still use C++, and they have a built-in COM port component. Best regards, Vitaliy -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist