Synchronize data from diff MScomm

[ifte]

Hi,

I have three devices sending data to the computer via blue tooth. I written a client application in VB and have used ActiveX to duplicate it 3ice so that three programs are created which do the same thing i.e get data from the com buffer, process it and then save it to file.
The problem i have is that because i have used the timer function to get the data from the buffer the 3 ActiveX monitors start at different times the data they store are not synchronised in time. I tried resetting the MSComm but the data recieved are still unsynchronised becasue the first first monitor is resetted and then the next and then the other so there is some lag .
If you need more details please ask me.
If anybody could help, I will be very thankful.

[nickjc]

Might be better to use the OnComm event rather than timers. You can ensure that the timers kick off together by comparing to the system clock using Now. Hope this helps.

Nick