ADLINK PCI-7258 - Manual (Page 12)

4 • Introduction
1.4 Software Support
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages for users’ different
approach to building a system. ADLINK not only provides programming
libraries such as DLL for most Windows based systems, but also provide
drivers for other software packages such as LabVIEW
®
, VEE
TM
, InTouch
TM
,
InControl
TM
, ISaGRAF
TM
, and so on.
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:
• DOS Library: Borland C/C++ and Microsoft C++. Functional
descriptions are included in this user’s guide
• 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
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 is 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).