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COM_DCD()
Queries the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) status
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Syntax
COM_DCD(<nComPort>) --> lDCDActive
Argument
<nComPort> Designates the port (1 to 4) on which DCD is tested.
Returns
A return of .T. indicates that DCD is active (MSR Bit 8 = 1). A return
of .F. indicates that DCD is inactive (MSR Bit 8 = 0).
Description
COM_DCD() lets you check the Data Carrier Detect signal within a
program. When you use a modem, DCD indicates that you have a remote
connection.
Note
. If Delta-DCD is required, you must use COM_MSR().
Example
A connection is only established when a valid DCD signal has been
recognized:
? "Call recognized..."
DO WHILE .NOT. COM_DCD(1) // Wait for carrier (DCD)
* ...
ENDDO
? "Carrier recognized - connection established ..."
See Also:
COM_MSR()
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