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Q3300020: Can I use Visual Studio Express Edition to build the Visual C++ samples?
Yes, you can, but you can only compile the Console Applications. The Forms applications make use of the Microsoft MFC framework, which is not supported by Microsoft Visual Studio Express.
Serial Port Component > Visual C++

Q3300030: I want to create a new Visual C++ project. Which files do I need to include in my project to make use of ActiveXperts Serial Port Component?
In all C++ files that make use of an ActiveXperts Serial Port Component object, you must include 'AxSerial.tlb' and 'AxSerialConstants.h'. No files need to be added to the project.
Serial Port Component > Visual C++

Q3300010: Which Visual Studio version is required to compile the Visual C++ samples?
You need Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 or higher. All sample projects are created in Visual Studio 2015 and Visual Studio 2019. If you use a newer version of Visual Studio, then Visual Studio will prompt you to convert the project file. If you use an older version of Visual Studio, you must recreate the sample projects yourself and add the source files. In all C++ files that make use of an ActiveXperts Serial Port object, you must include 'AxSerial.tlb' and 'AxSerialConstants.h'. No files ne...
Serial Port Component > Visual C++