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34 Industrial 8500 Reference Manual
3.1 Program Module
¾ Preloaded Application
The terminal is preloaded with a proprietary application program, that is, the AG Runtime
(U8500*.SHX). After being physically set up and configured properly through the
proprietary Application Generator (AG8500m.exe), the terminal is ready to collect data.
The main menu is generated by the AG Runtime, U8500*.SHX.
¾ Alternative
In addition to the proprietary application development tool, the Application Generator, you
may develop your own application program through BASIC or C complier, in order to best
meet your system requirements.
Proprietary Application Program
9 The terminal is preloaded with U8500*.SHX, which is for use with the matching application
development tool at PC end, AG8500m.exe.
9 The Application Generator (AG) software package includes this application development tool and
several associated utilities to make it versatile in use.
Alternatives:
9 Aided by programming support, user-defined application programs can be developed to satisfy
specific needs, such as being integrated into an existing system.