GTCO SummaSketch FX - Users Guide - Manual (Page 7)

SummaSketch FX 7
Part II: Using the Drivers/Utilities Software
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Drivers/Utilities Software
About the SummaSketch FX Tablet
Below is information to get acquainted with the SummaSketch FX tablet.
1. What are SummaSketch Drivers?
A SummaSketch driver is a program that allows the SummaSketch tablet to
communicate with specific application programs. For the tablet to act as an input
device, it must be able to communicate with the software. A driver converts tablet
data into information that can be read, understood and used by your application.
2. Are there specific drivers for the different tablet formats?
Drivers are written for specific tablet formats and work with these tablet formats
only. Be sure to select the proper driver within the application software to match
the tablet format.
3. What are the SummaSketch tablet formats?
The tablet can operate in either of two formats:
 MM/SummaSketch format
 UIOF/Microgrid format
4. How do I change between formats?
Use the software utilities provided on the SummaSketch Drivers/Utilities diskette to
override the default tablet format.
5. What are the SummaSketch utilities?
The SummaSketch Utilities allow for the following:
 Reset the tablet without turning the power off and on.
 Switch between MM and UIOF formats.
 Test the tablet to ensure that it’s working properly.
 Change the default tablet parameters to meet application requirements.
6. When do I need to use the utilities?
To reset the tablet.
You may need to reset the tablet when switching between some applications.
Applications configure the tablet for their own needs. Using one of the tablet reset