Comtrol API (6508) for the MS-DOS - Manual (Page 2)

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Scope
This guide describes the following information about the DOS application
program interface ( API ) for RocketPort controllers:
• Installing the software and hardware
• Running the sample application
• Developing applications
Note: If you want to install the Interrupt 14 device driver, see the Reference
Card.
Purpose
This guide explains installing and using the API functions.
Audience
This guide is for people who develop applications for the MS-DOS system.
Prerequisites
This guide assumes that you are running an ISA -based personal computer
with the following:
•
MS-DOS operating system (level 5.0 or higher)
• One of the following compilers:
- A Borland ®
C++ compiler (level 3.1 and higher)
- A Microsoft ®
C/C++ compiler (level 7.0 and higher)
Suggestions
Use Chapter 1 to install the API . Use Chapter 2 and Appendix A to develop
applications that run with the API . If you have any problems, see Chapter 3.
Organization
Section 1. Installing RocketPort Systems
Provides you with the following information:
•
Product introduction
• Software and hardware installation overview
• Installing the software and hardware
• Configuring controllers
• Running the sample application
Section 2. Developing Applications
Provides you with information about how to develop applications using the
API .
Section 3. Troubleshooting and Technical Support
Provides you with troubleshooting and technical support information for your
RocketPort series controller.
Appendix A.
API Functions
Contains the API asynchronous functions available for writing the application.
Appendix B. Double Buffering Example
Illustrates the double buffering example on your diskette.
Software or Document Changes
For information that is not in this guide, see the README.API file on the
software diskette. If this file is empty, that means that this guide reflects the
API on the diskette.
Before You Begin