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Visual Basic .NET Code Sample: Using the COM Port in VB.NET for Windows

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This Microsoft Visual Basic .NET code sample demonstrates controlling communication ports. It bypasses the .NET Framework's direct control limitations by leveraging a separate class with Win32 API calls.

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  • Pros

    • Controls communication ports from .NET.
    • Utilizes direct Win32 API calls.
    • Addresses .NET Framework's direct control limitation.
    • Offers a Visual Basic .NET code sample.

  • Cons

    • .NET Framework lacks direct COM port control.
    • Solution requires separate class using Win32 API.
    • Presented as a code sample, not a full component.
    • Currently specific to Visual Basic .NET.
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  • Windows XP
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Learn how to control a communication port from .NET.

Visual Basic .NET Code Sample: Using the COM Port in VB.NET sample demonstrates how to control a communications port from .NET. Since the .NET Framework does not support direct control of the Comm Port, a separate class is used that provides direct Win32 API calls. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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