1.4Software Supporting

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 package such as LabVIEW®, HP VEETM, DASYLabTM, InTouchTM, InControlTM, ISaGRAFTM, 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 with your dealer to purchase the formal license serial code.

1.4.1Programming Library

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

uDOS Library: Borland C/C++ and Microsoft C++, the functions descriptions are included in this user’s guide.

uWindows 95 DLL: For VB, VC++, Delphi, BC5, the functions descriptions are included in this user’s guide.

uPCIS-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.

1.4.2PCIS-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 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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4 ∙ Introduction