MSComm Communication Slow

[DF]

I,m communicating with an external device via Comm1 using VB6. When I request information from the device, it returns it slowly (~5sec). When I use Hyperterminal to send the same command the response is instantaneous. The port settings and handshaking are set correctly at 57600,n,8,1 and Xon/Xoff respectively. I am using the MScomm1.input command to recieve the info from the device. Addtionaly, I compiled the program to see if it would run faster as an .exe. <br>
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Does anyone know why the communication link is so slow when I'm using VB?

 

[chiph]

DF -<br>
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We weren't happy with the MSComm control either. Buy a copy of the SAX Comm control, it's much better. <br>
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Be warned: There's a lot to it, and some knowledge of the details of serial communications is required.<br>
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Chip H.<br>