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Introduction

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1.4 Software

Support

ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’ different
approach to built-up a system. We not only provide programming library
such as DLL for many Windows systems, but also provide drivers for many
software packages such as LabVIEW

, VEE

, InTouch

, InControl

ISaGRAF

, and so on.

All the software options are included in the ADLINK CD. The non-free
software drivers are protected with serial licensed code. Without the software
serial number, you can still install them and run the demo version for two
hours for demonstration purpose. Please contact ADLINK or the dealer to
purchase the software license serial code.

1.4.1 Programming

Library

For customers who are writing their own programs, we provide function
libraries for many different operating systems, including:

• DOS Library: Borland C/C++ and, the functions descriptions are

included in this user’s guide.

• 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.

The above software drivers are shipped with the board. Please refer to the
“Software Installation Guide” to install these drivers.

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 are free and shipped with the board.

You can install and use them without license. For detail information about
PCIS-LVIEW, please refer to the user’s guide in the CD.

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