SocketTools ActiveX Edition

Catalyst Development Corp.Communication & Messaging Tools ActiveX / COM Component

Version 12.0.3024.1286 (Jun 17, 2026)(1)

Add internet functionality to your apps with versatile ActiveX controls.

Supports 14 standard internet protocols and general TCP/IP networking.
Includes features like file transfers, email, secure connections, and cloud storage.
Compatible with VB6, VBA, and other COM/ActiveX languages for broad developer use.

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Internet communication controls for Visual Basic, FoxPro, and PowerBuilder.

SocketTools ActiveX Edition provides a comprehensive suite of ActiveX controls designed to integrate powerful Internet protocols and networking capabilities into applications. It supports various email, file transfer, web, and terminal protocols, along with secure communications and private cloud storage. These controls facilitate development in environments like Visual Basic and VBA, enabling developers to add robust Internet functionality with minimal code.

Broad protocol support

Includes ActiveX controls for DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, IMAP, NNTP, POP3, SMTP, SSH, TELNET, and more, covering essential Internet communication standards.

File transfer and management

Provides controls for uploading, downloading, and managing files remotely using FTP and HTTP protocols, supporting high-level batch operations and low-level file I/O.

Email message processing

Includes SMTP, POP3, and IMAP controls for sending and receiving email, plus a Mail Message control to create and process MIME-compliant email and newsgroup messages.

Secure communications

Supports Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3) and Secure Shell (SSH2) protocols with AES-256 encryption to easily enable secure client-server connections in applications.

Network services and utilities

Offers controls for domain name resolution, ICMP ping and traceroute functionality, and Whois lookups to retrieve domain registration information.

Terminal emulation and remote command

Delivers Telnet and SSH terminal emulation controls and remote command execution, enabling interactive sessions with remote servers and systems.

Private cloud storage and geo-location

Includes controls for secure private cloud storage of application data and geographic IP location for tailoring application behavior based on user location.

Text messaging and news feed integration

Enables sending SMS text messages directly to mobile devices and accessing syndicated news feeds via RSS, expanding application communication channels.

COM and ActiveX compatibility

Designed with the Active Template Library (ATL), the controls have no external dependencies and can be used in VB6, VBA, and any language supporting COM and ActiveX standards.

Product Compatibility

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Component Type

ActiveX / COM Component

ActiveX/COM Platform

ActiveX OCX
ActiveX .NET Ready

IDE Support

C++Builder
Delphi
PowerBuilder
Visual Studio

Specification

Compare the differences between the .NET, ActiveX and Library editions, and see what's included in SocketTools Subscription.

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Included Components
Dialer	Included
DNS	Included
File Encoder	Not included
File Transfer	Not included
FTP Client/Server	Included
HTTP Client/Server	Included
ICMP	Included
IMAP	Included
Internet Dialer	Not included
Internet Mail	Not included
Internet Server	Not included
Interop	Not included
Mail Message	Included
Network Time	Not included
News Feed	Included
NNTP	Included
POP	Included
RSH	Included
SMTP	Included
SocketWrench	Not included
SSH	Not included
Telnet	Included
Terminal	Included
Text Message	Not included
Time Client	Included
Trace Log	Not included
Web Location	Included
Web Storage	Included
Whois	Included
Supported Language / Toolset

About Catalyst Development Corp.

Catalyst Development Corp., established in 1995 and based in the United States, delivers Internet component software for software developers targeting Microsoft Windows platforms. Its extensive experience covers custom development of components, libraries, and networking APIs used by corporations, government agencies, and independent developers worldwide. Popular solutions like the SocketTools family are tailored for integration with a variety of programming languages and environments, including multiple editions for .NET, ActiveX, and native code. Developers value Catalyst for its detailed documentation, long-term reliability, and technical support, making it an advantageous choice for Windows networking projects.

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