SocketTools Visual Edition

The SocketTools Visual Edition includes ActiveX controls (OCXs) which can be used in a wide variety of programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++ and Visual Basic. The Visual Edition is ideal for the developer who requires the flexibility, ease of use and rapid development features of a component without the complexities of working with the Windows Sockets API or in-depth knowledge of how the various Internet protocols are implemented.

The following are just some of the features in the SocketTools Visual Edition:

  • Standard ATL based ActiveX controls compatible with most languages
  • Low resource utilization and no external dependencies on third-party libraries
  • A comprehensive product with 18 ActiveX controls
  • Fully compatible with Visual Studio .NET languages
  • Includes both high level and lower level interfaces for maximum flexibility
  • Support for both synchronous and asynchronous network connections
  • Thread-safe implementation with full support for multithreaded applications
  • Support for proxy servers, including secure proxies, using FTP and HTTP
  • An extensive Developer's Guide and online Technical Reference
  • A professional technical support staff and extensive online support resources
  • No runtime licensing fees or additional royalties
  • A trusted company with over 10 years experience developing Internet components

The SocketTools Visual Edition consists of eighteen components which can be used to develop applications that meet a wide range of needs. SocketTools covers it all, including uploading and downloading files, sending and retrieving email, remote command execution, terminal emulation, and much more.

If you're developing commercial applications which require the ability to establish secure, encrypted connections using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, then please review the SocketTools Secure Visual Edition product.

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Product Overview
An overview of the product features and benefits.

SocketTools Controls
The ActiveX controls that are included with this edition.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about SocketTools.

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Technical Reference
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Release Notes
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License Agreement
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