- Linux MultiMedia Studio Computer Accessories User Manual

Contents
MN1278 05.2001
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Introduction ................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................2
1.2 Installation ................................................................................................2
Communicating with a Controller .............................................3
2.1 NextMove PCI...........................................................................................4
2.2 NextMove PC............................................................................................4
2.3 Dual Port RAM on NextMove PCI and PC ................................................4
2.4 Mint Comms Array (All Controllers)...........................................................5
2.5 Interfacing with Mint..................................................................................7
2.5.1 Preventing Deadlock Situations............................................................7
Using the Library with Various Languages ..............................9
3.1 C++.........................................................................................................10
3.1.1 C++ : the Classes...............................................................................10
3.1.2 Pre-Compiled Headers in Visual C++ 6.0...........................................11
3.1.3 A Visual C++ 6.0 Tutorial ...................................................................14
3.1.4 Compiling an ATL COM Project with Visual C. ...................................24
3.1.5 RS485 Networks. ...............................................................................24
3.2 All Other Languages : The ActiveX Control ( OCX ) ...............................24
3.2.1 The ActiveX Control And The Languages It Can Be Used With. ........24
3.2.2 The ActiveX Control and Error Handling.............................................25
3.2.3 The ActiveX Control and Serial Controllers. .......................................25
3.2.4 The ActiveX Control and RS485 Networks.........................................25
3.2.5 Distributing an Executable Which Uses The ActiveX Control. ............25
3.2.6 ‘Server Busy” / “Component Request Pending” Errors. ......................25
3.3 Visual Basic 6.........................................................................................27
3.3.1 Error number conversion....................................................................27