Chapter 1
Introduction
This document assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft Windows®. If you do not know how to launch applications, select menu options, or use dialog boxes, please refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation before proceeding with PPG.
Document OverviewThis document is divided into seven chapters and eight appendices:
•Introduction on page 1, provides an overview of PPG, describes the con- ventions used in this manual, and tells how to access PSC Technical Support.
•Getting Started on page 5, tells you how to install and run PPG. It also gives you an overview of PPG concepts and usage.
•PPG Application Design on page 15, provides information on program- ming concepts including how to design your program, define pro- gram modules and specify program flow.
•The PPG Menubar on page 23 describes the PPG menubar and how to access all PPG’s features using the menubar, including creating, saving and editing applications.
•Creating & Using Nodes on page 49, gives you detailed information on Frames, Subroutines, Nodes, and Links.
•Managing Data on page 77, describes the use of Registers, Fields, Files, and Templates.
•PT40 Communication on page 89, show you how to download applica- tions to the PDT and how to transfer data to and from the portable device.
•PPG Tutorial on page 99, is a
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