ADLINK cPCI-9116 - Manual (Page 16)

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• Introduction
1.4 Software Support
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’ different
approach to building a system. We not only provide programming libraries
such as DLL for many Windows systems, but also provide drivers for other
software packages such as LabVIEW®.
All software options are included in the ADLINK CD. Non-free software drivers
are protected with licensing codes. Without the software code, you can install
and run the demo version for two hours for trial/demonstration purposes.
Please contact ADLINK dealers to purchase the formal license.
1.4.1 Programming Library
For customers who are writing their own programs, we provide function
libraries for many different operating systems, including:
•
PCIS-DASK: Include device drivers and DLL for Windows
98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. DLL is binary compatible
across Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. That
means all applications developed with PCIS-DASK are
compatible across Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows
2000. The developing environment can be VB, VC++, Delphi,
BC5, or any Windows programming language that allows calls
to a DLL. The user’s guide and function reference manual of
PCIS-DASK are in the CD. Please refer the PDF manual files
under \\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-DASK
• PCIS-DASK/X: Includes device drivers and shared library for
Linux. The developing environment can be Gnu C/C++ or any
programming language that allows linking to a shared library.
The user's guide and function reference manual of
PCIS-DASK/X are in the CD.
(\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-DASK-X.)
The above software drivers are shipped with the board. Please refer to the
“Software Installation Guide” for installation procedures.
1.4.2 PCIS-LVIEW: LabVIEW
®
Driver
PCIS-LVIEW contains the VIs, which are used to interface with NI’s
LabVIEW® software package. The PCIS-LVIEW supports Windows
95/98/NT/2000. The LabVIEW® drivers is shipped free with the board. You
can install and use them without a license. For more information about
PCIS-LVIEW, please refer to the user’s guide in the CD.
(\\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-LVIEW)