AutoIT and serial ports

[FesterJester]

I know serial ports / COM ports are a very old technology and are disappearing, but I have some legacy equipment that I need to keep operating for a while.

Here is my question.

Can I create virtual COM/serial ports using AutoIT?

I would like to read one COM/serial port and output that to multiple COM/serial ports.

I know there are software solutions out there to do this, but I am curious if I can make my own solution without all of the unnecessary features that are in the software I have seen so far.

It seems like a simple thing to do, but as I discovered already, a simple task can turn into hundreds of lines of code and hours of time spent.

 

Thanks in advance to anyone that helps.

FJ

[water]

Please have a look at the list of UDFs in the wiki. In the "Hardware" section you will find at least two UDFs.

[FesterJester]

I did see those UDF's, but I am not sure if they allow me to create a virtual COM/serial port or only open an existing COM/serial port.

I will read the threads closer and see if I can figure that out.

[water]

When you search the forum for "virtual serial port" you will find some threads talking about virtual ports.
NB: I have never worked with COM ports, just remember some discussion on this subject.

[FesterJester]

I don't think what I am trying to do is doable.

I have not yet found a way of creating a virtual serial port (I.E. COM10) without paying for some old piece of software or a bloated newer piece of software.

I will keep searching, but my hopes are falling.

If anyone knows up something to help with this, I welcome suggestions.

Thanks,

[water]

A quick Google search ("windows 10 create virtual COM port free tool") returns: https://freevirtualserialports.com/