4 software support – ADLINK cPCI-9116 User Manual
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• Introduction
1.4 Software
Support
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’ different 
approach to building a system. We not only provide programming libraries 
such as DLL for many Windows systems, but also provide drivers for other 
software packages such as LabVIEW®. 
All software options are included in the ADLINK CD. Non-free software drivers 
are protected with licensing codes. Without the software code, you can install 
and run the demo version for two hours for trial/demonstration purposes. 
Please contact ADLINK dealers to purchase the formal license. 
1.4.1 Programming
Library
For customers who are writing their own programs, we provide function 
libraries for many different operating systems, including: 
•
PCIS-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 
•
PCIS-DASK/X: Includes device drivers and shared library for
Linux. The developing environment can be Gnu C/C++ or any 
programming language that allows linking to a shared library. 
The user's guide and function reference manual of 
PCIS-DASK/X are in the CD. 
(\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-DASK-X.)
The above software drivers are shipped with the board. Please refer to the 
“Software Installation Guide” for installation procedures. 
1.4.2 PCIS-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 is shipped free with the board. You 
can install and use them without a license. For more information about 
PCIS-LVIEW, please refer to the user’s guide in the CD. 
(\\Manual_PDF\Software\PCIS-LVIEW)