Advantech PCI-1718 Series User Manual

This section will provide you a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an 
application 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 
applications 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.

Programming Tools
Programmers can develop application programs with their favorite devel-
opment 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 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\Advantech Automation\Device Manager\Device Driver's Manual 
The example source code could be found under the corresponding instal-
lation folder such as the default installation path:
Program Files\Advantech\ADSAP\Examples
For information about using other function groups or other development 
tools, please refer to the Creating Windows 98/2000/XP Application with 
Device Drivers chapter and the Function Overview chapter on the Device 
Drivers Manual.