Unlimited Serial Ports
Sax CommStudio supports a large variety of serial port connections:
- Standard built-in serial ports
- Virtual serial ports on other systems via network software.
- Bluetooth and infrared serial ports.
- High performance serial ports using specialized hardware such as Digi boards.
The number of serial ports supported on a single system is only limited by hardware. Some of our customers use our components with over one hundred ports on each communications server
Plug & Play Modems
Let the Windows Telephony API (TAPI) do all the hard work for you and you never worry about modem configurations again!
In addition to modem device independence, your users will also enjoy automatic handling of dialling rules based on the user's location and area code.
Reduce technical support and increase end user satisfaction by using the settings defined in the Windows Control Panel.
Note: The .NET components in the current release of Sax CommStudio don't include TAPI support. If you purchase today, your subscription will include a free update with this feature when it becomes available.
Fast & Reliable File Transfers
Classic XModem and YModem protocols (also Kermit in the ActiveX components) will let you interface with a large variety of systems, from the smallest devices to the largest mainframe systems.
For ultimate performance and flexibility you can use Sax CommStudio's industry-standard ZModem implementation. You'll enjoy advanced error recovery, automatic streaming, and block size adjustment to get the fastest transfer under even the most difficult bandwidth circumstances.
Data Mining
Many legacy applications were designed for use by human operators using a text based interface.
With Sax CommStudio it's easy to automate these transactions and create a modern user interface with the speed and ease of use that your users have come to expect.
Sax CommStudio includes the powerful text scanning and triggering features you need to write automated login scripts and build data mining applications.
Common User Interface
Sax CommStudio comes with pre-made dialogs and UI elements for common communications related tasks:
- File transfer status dialogs, including progress bars and statistics.
- Settings dialogs for serial ports and modem settings.
- Other UI elements such a common toolbar and general status dialogs.
Terminal Emulation
A surprising number of applications still rely on mainframe-style terminal emulation. Sax CommStudio helps you integrate these legacy applications with a modern systems architecture.
The ActiveX component supports ANSI, VT52, and VT100 terminal emulation in full color, with scroll-back history, mouse selection, and fast screen painting.
Diagnostics
Detailed logging and visual analyzing of problem areas let you zoom in on the point of failure in minutes rather than days.
The integration of rock solid components with visual diagnostic tools provides a unique advantage, and results in considerable gains in developer productivity and code quality.
Designed for .NET
Sax CommStudio was designed from the ground up with a powerful, easy to use object model that is fully integrated with the Microsoft .NET Framework.
The result is a well-designed class library that combines increased developer productivity with a high degree of scalability and robustness.
ActiveX and VB6 Support
Sax.net developed the original MSComm control in Microsoft Visual Basic. We went on to develop Sax Crescent PDQComm and ActiveX Comm Objects.
The ActiveX components in Sax CommStudio are compatible with all previous generations, requiring no or minimal code changes to upgrade.
Replacing your existing control with Sax Comm Studio will speed up the development process, increase the quality of your application, and reduce technical support. That means less work for you, and more satisfaction for your customers.
Visual Studio .NET Integration
As a Microsoft Visual Studio Integration Partner, Sax.net works closely with the Visual Studio and .NET Framework development teams to closely integrate Sax.net products with Microsoft's frameworks and development tools.
Early disclosure of Microsoft product plans, access to alpha releases, specialized support services, and participation in developer labs on Microsoft's Redmond campus ensure that Sax.net can offer developer the tools they need to maximize their productivity.