User`s manual

Introduction 1
PCIS-DASK
1 Introduction
The PCIS-DASK is a software development kit for NuDAQ data
acquisition cards utilizing the PCI bus. With high performance data
acquisition driver, the PCIS-DASK lets you develop custom appli-
cations under Windows
®
NT/98/2000/XP/Server 2003 and Linux
environments.
With memory and data buffer management capabilities, the PCIS-
DASK gives you freedom from dealing with complex issues and
focus more on developing your applications. The PCIS-DASK also
implements simple communication with NuDAQ PCI-bus cards,
while the easy-to-use functions allow you to utilize all the card’s
features in a high-level way.
The PCIS-DASK also delivers you the advantage of all the power
features of Microsoft
®
Win32 System and Linux for your data
acquisition applications, including running multiple applications
and using extended memory. The PCIS-DASK’s flawless support
for Visual Basic environment makes it easy to create custom user
interfaces and graphics.
In addition to the software drivers, the PCIS-DASK comes with
sample programs for your reference. These sample programs help
you develop your applications quickly and conveniently.