User manual

PCI-1711U Series User Manual 8
Programming Tools
Programmers can develop application programs with their favorite devel-
opment tools:
• Visual Studio .Net
• Visual C++ and 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 on 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.
Alternatively, 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 Drivers Manual
The example source code 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/7 Application with
Device Drivers chapter and the Function Overview chapter on the Device
Drivers Manual.
Programming with Device Drivers Function Library
Advantech Device Drivers offer a rich function library that can be utilized
in various application programs. This function library consists of numer-
ous APIs that support many development tools, such as
Visual Studio .Net, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder.