Advantech 4718 user manual Software Overview, Programming Choices for DA&C Module, Device Drivers

1.4 Software Overview

Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help fully exploit the functions of your USB-4718 module:

•Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)

•LabVIEW driver

•Advantech ActiveDAQ

1.4.1 Programming Choices for DA&C Module:

You may use Advantech application software like Advantech Device Drivers. On the other hand, advanced users are allowed to use register- level programming as another option, although this is not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming nature.

1.4.2 Device Drivers

The Advantech Device Drivers software is included on the companion CD-ROM. Advantech’s Device Drivers features a complete I/O function library to help boost your application performance. The Advantech Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP works seamlessly with develop- ment tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder, and Inprise Delphi.

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