User`s guide

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Introduction
1.4 Software Supporting
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’ different
approach to building a system. We not only provide programming libraries
such as DLL for many Windows systems, but also provide drivers for many
software package such as LabVIEW
®
, HP VEE
TM
, DASYLab
TM
, InTouch
TM
,
InControl
TM
, ISaGRAF
TM
, and so on.
All software options are included in the ADLINK CD. Non-free software
drivers are protected with licensing codes. Without the software code, you
can install and run the demo version for two hours for trial/demonstration
purposes. Please contact ADLINK dealers to purchase the formal license.
1.4.1 Programming Library
For customers who are writing their own programs, we provide function
libraries for many different operating systems, including:
• DOS Library: Borland C/C++ and Microsoft C++, the functions
descriptions are included in this user’s guide.
• Windows 95 DLL: For VB, VC++, Delphi, BC5, the functions
descriptions are included in this user’s guide.
• PCIS-DASK: Include device drivers and DLL for Windows 98,
Windows NT and Windows 2000. DLL is binary compatible across
Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. That means all
applications developed with PCIS-DASK are compatible across
Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. The developing
environment can be VB, VC++, Delphi, BC5, or any Windows
programming language that allows calls to a DLL. The user’s guide
and function reference manual of PCIS-DASK are in the CD. Please
refer the PDF manual files under \\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-
DASK
• PCIS-DASK/X: Includes device drivers and shared library for Linux.
The developing environment can be Gnu C/C++ or any programming
language that allows linking to a shared library. The user's guide and
function reference manual of PCIS-DASK/X are in the CD.
(\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-DASK-X.)
The above software drivers are shipped with the board. Please refer to the
“Software Installation Guide” for installation procedures.