Introduction
2 PT Program Generator (PPG) v5.0
• Example Frames on page 135, contains sample code for commonly used
functions.
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The PPG Library on page 159, describes the applications that come with
PPG.
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PPG System Commands on page 163, identifies the system commands
that can be used with PPG.
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ASCII/Hex Conversion Table on page 167, contains a table of ASCII charac-
ters for your reference.
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Useful Bar Codes on page 169, contains bar codes that can be used to
program your portable data collection unit.
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Troubleshooting on page 171, provides troubleshooting information and
table of possible error messages.
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Glossary on page 179, is a glossary of the specific PPG programming
terms used in this manual.
Style Conventions
Formatting conventions are used throughout this document to provide a con-
sistent method for representing various screen shots, buttons, controls, key-
board characters, notes, and cautions while you are working with PPG.
Manual Formatting Conventions
Keyboard Keys
Keyboard keys, such as ENTER, are in Bold. When keyboard keys are Linked
with a plus sign (for example,
SHIFT+ENTER, or Ctrl+C), hold down the first
key while pressing the second key once.
Keystrokes
Input characters, filenames, file paths, field selections from a pull-down list,
and data or keystrokes entered by the user are shown in courier bold.
Input characters are usually given in lowercase (no capital letters); you may
enter them in lowercase, uppercase, or a combination. When input characters
are given in uppercase or a combination of lowercase and uppercase, type the
characters exactly as shown.
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