PortTerm 1.8

PortTerm is an application for communicating with external hardware via a serial port under Mac OS X. If your computer does not have a built -in serial port then an adapter (such as Keyspan serial adapter) is needed. And with AppleScript support it is the only application on the market that allows you to write to serial ports using AppleScript and/or any other scriptable program.

PortTerm 1.8.2 Release Notes

  1. "Read as" checkbox is ON by default.
  2. Transmit messages are color coded in blue
  3. Fixes a bug with "\r\n" suffix of Transmit messages
Requirements
  1. Mac OS X
  2. Serial port or serial port adapter with drivers
Download PortTerm Demo


PortTerm 1.5 User Manual


PortTerm AppleScript Example
  1. Write a Hello World string
  2. Send AT command to the modem
  3. Log data to a file automatically
  4. Controlling 4 projectors thanks to Michael Szlachta


SerialPort.framework is available for Cocoa developers. Contact Kulesh Software for more details.


Key Features
  • AppleScriptable
  • Accessible over TCP/IP
  • Easy access to serial ports under Mac OS X
  • Straightforward configuration of the port settings
  • Continuous reading of the data from the port
  • Separate window for writing data to the port
  • Various formats for data representation
Pricing and Availability
PortTerm is available immediately at a suggested retail price of $20. The licensing fee can be paid via PayPal. Send your payment to register@kulesh-software.com. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, see the User's Manual for more details. The software will be emailed to you within 24 hours. If you have not received it within a 24-hour period, contact Kulesh Software and include a valid e-mail address that will not block e-mail from kulesh-software.com.

Frequently Asked Questions
    1. I want to try before I buy. Where do I download the latest version of PortTerm?
      PortTerm is distributed as a commercial application and is not available as a download, however, PortTerm Demo is available for demo purposes. The the User Manual for the list of all features in the latest version of PortTerm.
    2. I am a registered user of PortTerm. Do I have to pay for PortTerm upgrades?
      NO! However, you have to email us and request the latest version.
    3. I need a sniffer. Can PortTerm help me?
      Look at this drawing. It shows how to build a simple jig that you can use for sniffing.
    4. Can I get the source code?
      The source code of PortTerm is not available. Registered users can get C language code snippets that show how to access serial ports under Mac OS X. You may also purchase SerialPort.framework from Kulesh Software, which will allow easy access to serial ports from Cocoa applications.
    5. My application needs access to serial port under OS X. Can you help me?
      Maybe. Contact us with your problem.