GTCO Summagrid IV - Users Guide Part 2 User Manual
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1.6.3 Command Syntax
Prompt Mode
Prompt Character: Send New Report
Prompt Character: Resend Last Report
1.7
Report Modes: Point
1.7.1 Description
Point mode allows the tablet to send one coordinate pair each time a cursor or
stylus button is pressed.
1.7.2 When to Use
Point mode is best for mapping or other data collection applications; not
recommended for cursor steering applications.
1.7.3 Command Syntax
Point Mode
Send New Report
Resend Last Report
1.8
Report Modes: Point
1.8.1 Description
Stream mode allows the tablet to continually send reports to the host. Switch
Stream Mode grants the tablet to send reports to the host whenever a cursor or
stylus button is pressed. Both Stream and Switch Stream Mode send out reports at
a specified number per second. At 9600 baud, the maximum report rate is about 90
reports per second. If this default report rate is too fast for certain applications, you
may adjust the report rates using the Set Report Rate commands. The application
will recommend a required report rate.