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Getting Started With SHARC Processors
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The Evaluation Process
every feature of the graphical environment is available to script authors.
Applications can be rebuilt, downloaded, and run from a simple script
executed from the command line or from within a custom test harness
framework. The automation API is supported by C++ and VBScript exam-
ples for all API calls, though any automation-aware language can be used.
For prototype runs and/or small volume deployment, an Analog Devices
emulator can be used to program the flash memory in your custom sys-
tem. Accessible through the automation API, the flash programmer can be
scripted, making it possible to develop a turnkey user interface for use by a
production floor technician or other individual not familiar with Visu-
alDSP++. Device drivers are provided for all flash devices found on
EZ-KIT Lite products, and these drivers can be easily adjusted to support
an arbitrary flash device.
Getting Help and Staying Up to Date
VisualDSP++ includes a comprehensive, indexed, searchable online Help
system. In addition to information concerning VisualDSP++, manuals for
Analog Devices processors, application notes, and more are included in
the Help system. Versions of these documents (in
format) are also
available on the installation CD or online at:
Licensed users of VisualDSP++ are entitled to free technical support. The
support staff is dedicated to VisualDSP++ and has specific expertise
regarding it. There is never a per-incident or maintenance fee; support
remains free regardless of how long you have owned your software.
Major and minor upgrades and updates to VisualDSP++ are also free and
are released through the Analog Devices Web site.
Use Third Parties
Use the independent network of third-party developers. For more infor-
mation, see