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1.4 Software Overview
Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and
application software to help fully utilize the functions of your PCM-3780
card:
1.4.1 Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)
• LabVIEW driver
• Advantech ActiveDAQ
• Advantech GeniDAQ
Programming choices for DA&C cards: You may use Advantech applica-
tion software such as Advantech Device Drivers. On the other hand,
advanced users can use another option for register-level programming,
although it is not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming
nature.
1.4.2 Device Drivers
The Advantech Device Drivers software is included on the companion
CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all Advantech DA&C
cards. Advantech’s device drivers feature a complete I/O function library
to help boost your application performance. The Advantech
Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP works seamlessly with develop-
ment tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder and
Inprise Delphi.
1.4.3 Register-level Programming
Register-level programming is reserved for experienced programmers
who find it necessary to write code directly at the level of device regis-
ters. Since register-level programming requires much effort and time, we
recommend that you use the Advantech Device Drivers instead. How-
ever, if register-level programming is necessary, 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.