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Appendix C
The PPG Library
Overview
PSC offers a library of several sample PPG program source files which include
examples of file manipulation, templates, and nodes. Several working pro-
grams are included, although many of them are only examples and do not pro-
vide any functional value. You can download these files from the
Technical
Support area of PSC’s website at www.pscnet.com. This section briefly describes
each of these files.
PPG Program Source Files
ASHOST.SCR A data-collection program that allows a remote system to call up the
portable via modem and receive the data.
AUTO.BAT
A batch file that uses the
SAMPLE2.SCR program and automati-
cally pulls files from the collect mode.
BASIC.SCR A program with options for
Menu, Upload, and Erase nodes com-
pleted. The
Collect node is left empty for the user to set up.
CASHREG.SCR A program that does all the basic things a cash register would do,
including figure totals with taxes, figure change, and print a receipt.
CLOCK.SCR A program that displays time and date. Formats are selectable, and an
alarm capability is available.
COLLECT.SCR The collect portion of the sample program that comes with each porta-
ble.
COLLTIME.SCR A program that stamps all item entries with the date and time.
Output
format: date,time,item.
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