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PCM-3780 User Manual 8
1.5 Device Drivers Programming Roadmap
This section will provide a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an appli-
cation from scratch using Advantech Device Drivers with your favorite
development tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi and C++
Builder. The step-by-step instructions on how to build your own applica-
tions using each development tool will be given in the
Device Drivers
Manual
. Moreover, a rich set of example source code is also given for
your reference.
1.5.1 Programming Tools
Programmers can develop application programs with the following tools:
• Visual C++
• Visual Basic
• Delphi
• C++ Builder
For instructions on how to begin programming works in each develop-
ment tool, Advantech offers a
Tutorial Chapter in the Device Drivers
Manual
for your reference. Please refer to the corresponding sections in
this chapter of the
Device Drivers Manual to begin your programming
efforts. You can also look at the example source code provided for each
programming tool, since they can get you very well oriented.
The
Device Drivers Manual can be found on the companion CD-ROM.
Or if you have already installed the Device Drivers on your system, The
Device Drivers Manual can be readily accessed through the Start button:
Start/Programs/Advantech Automation/Device Manager
/Device Driver's Manual
The example source codes could be found under the corresponding instal-
lation folder such as the default installation path:
\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Examples
For information about using other function groups or other development
tools, please refer to the
Creating Windows 2000/XP Application with
Device Drivers
chapter and the Function Overview chapter on the Device
Drivers Manual
.