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Old October 30th, 2006, 09:13 AM
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I am developing an application in VB6, where I have to communicate with a device (Electronic weighing scale)through USB port, but I don't know how to open, read, and close this port in VB6. If someone knows how to do it, or has sample code, I would be highly grateful. Thanks you very much.

(I have already done the same work through Serial Port using MSComm control).

Best regards,
Khurram Adeeb Noorani



 
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Check out Jan Axelsons site:
http://www.lvr.com/

Woody Z http://www.learntoprogramnow.com
 
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good morning
@woodyz

thx 4 the helo friend ... but it is really very difficult 4 me 2 find the required thing in that website ... iz there anyone who can tell me the actual code to perform the aboved mentioned task

i'll w8 4 a good reply

 
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helo = help *****

 
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I am suggesting that you get Jan Axelsons book.

Woody Z http://www.learntoprogramnow.com
 
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USB communication takes place more at the level of a device driver. This is not an easily implemented thing. You are going to need a really well guided trip through this topic to get it right. Woody Z is giving you pure-gold advice. I looked into this myself, and am excited to see that there are books like Woody recommended, because that is exactly what's needed.

This absolutely is not a "Beginning VB" type of issue. Follow Woody's advice.
 
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quote:Originally posted by kanoorani
 I am developing an application in VB6, where I have to communicate with a device (Electronic weighing scale)through USB port, but I don't know how to open, read, and close this port in VB6. If someone knows how to do it, or has sample code, I would be highly grateful. Thanks you very much.

(I have already done the same work through Serial Port using MSComm control).

Best regards,
Khurram Adeeb Noorani



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I am trying to do something similar with VB 08. Can you help me out and tell me what you found? Thanks.

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Default USB Scales another Solution

Hi kanoorani,

To communicate directly with a USB Scale (Do not come with a serial port driver) you can also use this software "Bill Redirect" from company www.BillProduction.com

Documentation:
How send USB Scale/Balance weight into your application Documentation:

http://www.billproduction.com/Bill_R..._scale_USB.pdf


Mark





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