SerialXtra
Windows:1.0.19 Released:2008-03-28
Mac OSX:1.0.17 Released:2006-10-03
Mac OS9:1.0.11 Released:2005-01-12
Copyright Geoff Smith 1999-2006
This page last updated Tuesday 17th of July 2007
Introduction |
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Want to read how to use the SerialXtra with Macromedia? Dan O'sullivan and Tom Igoe have published a book on Physical Computing which has a chapter on communicating via the serial port.
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This is a cross platform Xtra for Macromedia Director(TM) to access the serial port on both the Windows and Mac platforms. There are functions to read from and write to the port in various forms, e.g. string. The Mac has two versions, OS9 and OSX. For upd
For updates on this and my other XObjects/Xtras check out my web page: www.physicalbits.com
Changes to Windows release:1.0.19
| New feature | Added optional parameter to findports, if 1 then messages executes in parallel to Director |
| Bugfix | Minor bug fixes for Director 11 |
Changes to Mac OSX release:1.0.17
| Bugfix | Fixed multiple memory leaks |
| Bugfix | Expanded logging |
| Bugfix | Modified Findports to be more reliable |
Changes to Mac OS9 release:1.0.11
PhysicalBits offers email support on all it's xtras. If you are having problems using the xtra please read the website information first. If you are still having a problem please email support@physicalbits.com,. Please include:
- The name of the xtra
- The version of the xtra
- The platform the problem occured, and if it happens on multiple platforms
- A description of the problem
- If possible, the Director movie where it occured, or a small movie that demostartes the issue
- If puchased the order number
- An email address to contact you
For support or any questions about this xtra please email: support@physicalBits.com
Conditions of use
In this document Xtra refers to this Xtra, and me refers to Geoff Smith. All rights to the XObject/Xtra are retained by me. The XObject may be used in any MacroMedia Director document for personal use and given to your friends. All documentation must be included when passing on the XObject/Xtra. Unless licensed you may NOT do the following ·distribute for profit without prior permission. ·distribute for profit within a Director presentation without prior permission ·distribute by CD-ROM without prior permission. ·distribute as part of a collection without prior permission ·be used in a public presentation without prior permission.
Financial liabilty for this product is limited to the purchase price or $1, whichever is greater.
All legal proceeding must be carried out under the auspices of the court of Santa Clara, California, USA. These conditions may be modified at any time. Please refer to the physicalbits website for the latest conditions.
All personal data collected is never shared with other companies. It is used to maintain records to support upgrades and notifications, where requested, or if serious issues with a version of the product.