Manual

7The DrawingBoard VI PC Requirements
What You Will Need to Use DrawingBoard VI
This version of the DrawingBoard is equipped with both a USB interface
and an RS-232 serial interface, which requires an optional RS232 cable
and power supply. It is compatible with most industry-standard PCs. The
TabletWorks CD contains drivers provided by GTCO CalComp and is
the only software described in this manual. TabletWorks supports re-
duced functionality Wintab and TabCon-compatible applications. If you are
not sure which drivers are required consult with your application vendor.
A USB connection requires the use of a TabletWorks driver, while a
serial connection requires the use of a TabletWorks driver and/or a
custom application program. After installing the TabletWorks software,
the DrawingBoard VI will work with all Windows-based applications as a
mouse, in addition to working as a digitizer with Windows-based applica-
tions that are specifically designed for use with digitizers.
PC Requirements
For a USB Installation
Microsoft Windows 98se, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista
One available USB port
10 MB of free disk space
Application software that accepts digitizer input via the Wintab API or
TabCon API
For an Optional Serial Installation
Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, or Vista
One available RS232C serial communication port (Serial signal levels
must conform to EIA RS232C specifications.)
10 MB of free disk space
Application software that directly accepts digitizer input via the
computer’s RS232C serial port, or via the Wintab API or TabCon API