User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Document Overview
This document is divided into seven chapters and eight appendices:
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Introduction on page 1, provides an overview of PPG, describes the con-
ventions used in this manual, and tells how to access PSC Technical
Support.
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Getting Started on page 5, tells you how to install and run PPG. It also
gives you an overview of PPG concepts and usage.
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PPG Application Design on page 15, provides information on program-
ming concepts including how to design your program, define pro-
gram modules and specify program flow.
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The PPG Menubar on page 23 describes the PPG menubar and how to
access all PPG’s features using the menubar, including creating, saving
and editing applications.
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Creating & Using Nodes on page 49, gives you detailed information on
Frames, Subroutines, Nodes, and Links.
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Managing Data on page 77, describes the use of Registers, Fields, Files,
and Templates.
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PT40 Communication on page 89, show you how to download applica-
tions to the PDT and how to transfer data to and from the portable
device.
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PPG Tutorial on page 99, is a step-by-step tutorial to use in learning PPG.
This document assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft Windows
®
. If you do not
know how to launch applications, select menu options, or use dialog boxes, please
refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation before proceeding with PPG.
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