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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.