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Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.5 DLL Driver Programming Roadmap
This section will provide you a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an
application from scratch using Advantech DLL driver with your favorite
development tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi and C++
Builder. The step-by-step instructions on how to build your own applica-
tions using each development tool will be given in the DLL Drivers Man-
ual. Moreover, a rich set of example source codes are also given for your
reference.
Programming Tools
Programmers can develop application programs with their favorite devel-
opment tools:
❏ Visual C++
❏ Visual Basic
❏ Delphi
❏ C++ Builder
For instructions on how to begin programming works in each develop-
ment tool, Advantech offers a Tutorial Chapter in the DLL Drivers Man-
ual for your reference. Please refer to the corresponding sections in this
chapter on the DLL Drivers Manual to begin your programming efforts.
You can also take a look at the example source codes provided for each
programming tool, since they can get you very well-oriented.
The DLL Drivers Manual can be found on the companion CD-ROM. Or
if you have already installed the DLL Drivers on your system, The DLL
Drivers Manual can be readily accessed through the Start
button:
Start/Programs/Advantech Driver for 95 and 98 (or for NT/2000)/
Driver Manual
The example source codes could be found under the corresponding instal-
lation folder such as the default installation path:
\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Examples
For information about using other function groups or other development
tools, please refer to the Creating Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Application
with DLL Driver chapter and the Function Overview chapter in the DLL
Drivers Manual.