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Specifies the baud rate, protocol, flow control, and hardware handshaking for
serial ports on plotters that support these settings.
NOTE The settings on your plotter must match the settings in the program or
you cannot plot.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Baud Rate
Specifies the baud rate. Use the fastest available baud rate.
Protocol
Displays the protocol settings available for your plotter. Use the protocol
recommended by your device manufacturer. For more information see the
documentation for your device.
Flow Control
Sets the flow control for your plotter. The default flow control setting is
XON/XOFF (software handshaking) for compatibility with previous versions
of the program.
If you select Hardware handshaking, you can specify additional settings in
the Advanced Settings for COM Port dialog box that correspond to different
pins on the RS232 connector.
Advanced Settings for COM Port Dialog Box
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Overview of Plotting
Specifies additional hardware handshaking settings for serial ports.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
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