Echo what Razzak said. The only time I had to do something with data coming in thru a serial port, the unit came with a Software Developer Kit, with a choice of programming languages. I was able to write a short VB6 program that was launched from within RBase to capture the data and write it to a table. Every device will behave differently.
Karen > >I am trying to enter data in to RBASE from a Cummins Jetsort coin > >counting machine. The machine has the ability to transmit the results > >of counted coins using a serial port. > > > >I am looking for any suggestions regarding how to receive data from > >an input device using a COMM port. > > Angelo, > > Most likely, the Cummins Jetsort came with some kind of SDK or > technical specs regarding the hardware and communication channels. > > All you will need to do is to create a custom "R:BASE Plugin" to > integrate your hardware with R:BASE to automate data input and > everything else that is required. > > If you wish, you can contact Custom Programming Services division of > R:BASE Technologies at mailto:[email protected] for further details. > > > >Will received data be entered through a form?, to a newly created > >table?, to an existing table?, etc. > > Remember, nothing is impossible! > > Very Best Regards, > > Razzak. > >
