GTCO CalComp Accutab VI, User Manual

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What You Will Need to Use AccuTab VI
AccuTab VI is equipped with a standard USB interface and has an optional RS-232 serial
interface. It is compatible with most industry-standard PCs. The TabletWorks CD contains
drivers provided by GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies and is the only software
described in this manual. TabletWorks supports reduced functionality Wintab and TabCon-
compatible applications. If you are not sure which drivers are required, consult with your
application vendor.
A USB connection requires the use of a TabletWorks driver, while the optional serial
installation necessitates the use of a TabletWorks driver and/or a custom application
program. After installing the TabletWorks software, the AccuTab VI will work with
ALL
Windows-based applications as a mouse, in addition to working as a digitizer with
Windows-based applications that are specifically designed for use with digitizers.
PC Requirements
For a USB Installation

Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP
 One available USB port

10 MB of free disk space
 Application software that accepts digitizer input via the Wintab API or TabCon API
For an Optional Serial Installation
 Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP

One available RS-232C serial communication port (Serial signal levels must conform
to EIA RS-232C specifications.)

10 MB of free disk space

Application software that directly accepts digitizer input via the computer’s RS-232C
serial port, or via the Wintab API or TabCon API