LXI "write port error

Ive had this happen before with flexi (Same program), the solution to the problem is to reset to the default settings.

Go to Start/Programs/LXI/Clear Preferences

You will have to re-configure your software again, but it did fix the problem for me.

 

I abandoned VE LXi after I had several problems. I had the plotter and software for about 16 months and the dongle failed on me. $99 to get a new one! I gave them the one finger salute and made the move to Corel Draw.

 

I use both Flexi/LXI & Corel. Flexi does alot of things better than Corel and Corel does a lot of things better than Flexi. Its hard to find one program that does everything well.

 

Couple things you need to check here - Your operating system may have the powersave setting on (in control panel) an is shutting your USB port off.

A null modem cable connected to one of your COM ports would solve this problem also. If you're short on COM ports you could install another PCI card to get two more ports.
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Tony Mc you need to go to control panel > system > hardware >device manager > USB check the properties - uncheck the box that says allow computer to turn off port to save power.

Null modem cable - looks exactly like a straight through cable but has a different wiring.

Here's what a computer guy would say:
Null Modem Cable
After all, isn't this why you came to this site?

The purpose of a null-modem cable is to permit two RS-232 "DTE" devices to communicate with each other without modems or other communication devices (i.e., "DCE"s) between them.

To achieve this, the most obvious connection is that the TD signal of one device must be connected to the RD input of the other device (and vice versa).

Also, however, many DTE devices use other RS-232 pins for out-of-band (i.e., "hardware") flow control. One of the most common schemes is for the DTE (the PC) to assert the RTS signal if it is ready to receive data (yes, it DOES sound backwards, but that's how it works), and for the DCE (the modem) to assert CTS when it is able to accept data. By connecting the RTS pin of one DTE to the CTS pin of the other DTE, we can simulate this handshake.

Also, it is common convention for many DTE devices to assert the DTR signal when they are powered on, and for many DCE devices to assert the DSR signal when they are powered on, and to assert the CD signal when they are connected. By connecting the DTR signal of one DTE to both the CD and DSR inputs of the other DTE (and vice versa), we are able to trick each DTE into thinking that it is connected to a DCE that is powered up and online. As a general rule, the Ring Indicate (RI) signal is not passed through a null-modem connection.



Ka-pish?


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Either way if you just change your USB power setting you're off to the races.

 

is anyone out there, i have done as tony suggested and still nothing

I am wondering if there is another solution??