ADLINK PCI-8554 - Manual (Page 15)

Introduction •5
1.4 Software Supporting
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’
different approach to building a system. ADLINK not only provides
programming libraries such as DLL for most Windows based systems, but
also provide drivers for many other software packages such as LabVIEW®,
HP VEETM, DASYLabTM, InTouchTM, InControlTM, ISaGRAFTM, and
so on.
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:
DOS Library: Borland C/C++ and Microsoft C++, the functional
descriptions are included in this user’s guide.
Windows 95 DLL: For VB, VC++, Delphi, BC5, the functional 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. This means all applications developed
with PCIS-DASK are compatible with 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
included in the CD. Please refer to the PDF files under
\\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-DASK
PCIS-DASK/X: Include 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 D2K-DASK/X are included in the CD.
(\Manual_PDF\Software\D2K-DASK-X.)
The above software drivers are shipped with the board. Please refer to
the “Software Installation Guide” for installation procedures.