Introduction
ActiveComport 3.0 is the newest version of the ActiveComport Serial Port Toolkit.
The mission of the product is to provide an easy-to-use scripting interface for serial, asynchronous communications through a serial port. ActiveComport can control modems, ISDN modems, USB serial devices and other devices and machines that have a serial interface.
What's new in ActiveComport 3.0
- The installation is digitally signed with a Sectigo Code Signing Certificate, to offer high-level security.
- The component is now compatible with Windows Server 2019.
- All Visual Studio sample projects are created in Visual Studio 2015. Previous versions of ActiveComport included sample projects created in Visual Studio 2008.
- Separate Visual Studio 2019 sample projects are provided for C++.
- All Visual Studio .NET sample projects are targetted for .NET Framework 4.6. Previous versions of ActiveComport included .NET sample projects targetted for .NET Framework 2.0.
- New code samples are included.
- Many code sample enhancements.
What's new in ActiveComport 3.2
- Binary Data Transfer -
- Improved support for binary data transfer: data transmission functions ('SendBytes' and 'ReadBytes') now operate at maximum speed.
- Samples -
- New samples included, including Delphi samples.
- Logging -
- Enhanced logging capabilities. Logging can also be used for troubleshooting purposes.
- Licensing -
- Licensing of ActiveComport has changed. There are now 3 different license schemes:
- Standard License (#AX003-0010) - Allows you to use all functions, except the high-speed data tranfer functions 'SendBytes' and 'ReadBytes'. With the Standard License, you're only allowed to install the software on one workstation or server;
- Professional License (#AX003-0012) - Allows you to use all functions, on any workstation/server in your organization;
- Distribution License (#AX003-0020) - Allows you to use all functions; Allows you to rent, lease or distribute an unlimited number of licenses of the software outside your organization bundled with an application.
For a detailed description of the new licensing scheme, click here.
Installation and Upgrade
- Installation -
To learn more about installing the product for the first time, please read our manual.
- Upgrade from ActiveComport 2.2 -
Upgrade to ActiveComport 3.0 in the following way:
- Uninstall the ActiveComport 2.2 product. Use the 'Add/Remove Programs' applet in the Control Panel to start the Uninstall procedure;
- Download the ActiveComport 3.0 Installation file from the ActiveXperts Software web site: www.activexperts.com/download;
- Start the ActiveComport 3.0 Installation. The InstallShield wizard will guide you through the steps of the installation.