pcmia-232/4

[PatArnott]

I'm using the pcmia-232/4 serial card on several computers, and on some, it insists to be called an asynchronous serial port. On others, it is designated as a com port. The difference is a big problem when I must use various computers.

[Chris_Rake]

Are you referring to the VISA aliases?

[PatArnott]

Yes, I have (since posting the question) found that the best way to refer to the port would be asrl2::instr instead of using the good ole alias com2. Is it possible to configure somehow, perhaps using MAX to make sure a system will work with com2? I have distributed code to a partner, and they can not make the code work as is, and they are not in computer contact. They could change the alias or whatever is necessary using MAX, but can't receive a new executable.

[Chris_Rake]

Sure - you can change the VISA alias in Max (using rename). This includes adding the alias "COM2" to asrl2:instr as long as the name isn't being used elsewhere.