Re: [Boost-users] ASIO?

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] ASIO?
From: Stian Zeljko Vrba (vrba_at_[hidden])
Date: 2018-09-05 12:07:15

On windows, the easiest way is trying to open COM1, COM2 in sequence and see whether open succeeded.
If you'll enumerate more than 10 ports, you should name them as \\.\COM10<file://./COM10> etc.

From: Boost-users <boost-users-bounces_at_[hidden]> On Behalf Of Tim Burgess via Boost-users
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:46
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Subject: [Boost-users] ASIO?

Hi,

I'm looking for a mechanism allowing me to enumerate serial (Com) ports on Windows/Mac. I also need to be able to retrieve the name of a given serial device. I've had a quick look at boost::asio, but it isn't clear to me if it can do what I want.

I'd be grateful for any advice, including alternatives if boost and/or ASIO aren't up to the job.

Best wishes.

Tim Burgess
Raised Bar Ltd.
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