Chapter 3: SOFTWARE
Introduction
The 232MSS2 comes with two application programs that can be used to switch between ports. Either can be used independently as the final application or for testing the functionality of the hardware.
The SSwitch program is a Windows program that allows you to switch ports with buttons on a Windows interface, or from the DOS command line. It will run on Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 with service pack 3 installed or Vista. When the software is installed, an example file, SSWVb6.txt, is also placed in the same directory. This is a text file with Visual Basic sample code. It gives examples on how to open the port, assemble switching commands, and send them out the port. It can be accessed by selecting START/PROGRAMS/B&B Electronics/SSWITCH/Sample Code.
The Smart Switch, Terminate and Stay Resident (SSTSR)
Program (IBM PC or Compatible), is a DOS only application which allows the user to change Smart Switch ports either through the command line or by hitting a sequence of keys at the same time, referred to as hot keys. SSTSR program requires 1K of memory.
Windows SSwitch
Installation
To install the SSwitch Program (Windows 95/98,NT & Vista)
•From START/ SETTINGS/ CONTROL PANEL
•Select Add/Remove Programs.
•Insert Smart Switch software media.
•Follow the Installation prompts to complete the installation.
Running SSwitch
The SSwitch program can be launched from the desktop shortcut or from the Start/Programs/B&B Electronics/SSwitch directory if the default directory was selected during installation.
The Smart Switch software configuration can be changed in the SSwitch program by selecting Ports/Configuration from the menu. You change port selection by clicking on the option box or by using the up/down arrow keys. The port selection can also be changed at the command line by typing SSwitch and the letter representing that port. For example, to change to port B you would enter SSwitch B at the command line. The letter N (none) is used to close all the ports.
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