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Chapter 4
PCI-1712/1712L User’s Manual
Advantech Co., Ltd.
www.advantech.com
4. Software Overview
This chapter gives you an overview of the software programming
choices available and a quick reference to source codes examples that
can help you be better oriented to programming. After following the
instructions given in Chapter 2, it is hoped that you feel comfortable
enough to proceed further.
Programming choices for DAS cards: You may use Advantech
application software such as Advantech DLL driver. On the other
hand, advanced users are allowed another option for register-level
programming, although not recommended due to its laborious and
time-consuming nature.
4.1 Programming Choices
DLL Driver
The Advantech DLL Drivers software is included on the companion
CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all the Advantech DAS
cards. Advantech’s DLL driver features a complete I/O function library
to help boost your application performance. The Advantech DLL
driver for Windows 95/98/NT works seamlessly with development
tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder and Inprise
Delphi.
Register-level Programming
Register-level programming is reserved for experienced programmers
who find it necessary to write codes directly at the level of device
registers. Since register-level programming requires much effort and
time, we recommend that you use the Advantech DLL drivers instead.
However, if register-level programming is indispensible, you should
refer to the relevant information in Appendix C, Register Structure and
Format, or to the example codes included on the companion CD-ROM.
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