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Personal488 for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000
04-09-01
Using IEEE 488 5-11
The IOTSLPIB.DLL and corresponding export library IOTSLPIB.LIB were developed and built using
Microsoft Visual C++. Therefore, all that is needed is to include the IOTIEEE.H file into the source code
include statements and link to the IOTSLPIB.LIB export library file located.
By default, all language support files and examples are located in:
<InstallDirectory>\IEEE488\Programming Language Support\Example Programs\C
To begin your first project, perform the following:
1. Launch Microsoft Visual C++ from Developers Studio.
2. Under the File menu select New then select Project.
3. If using an existing example then select Console Mode Application otherwise select a project
type which best serves your needs.
4. Follow the project wizard instructions.
5. Under the Project menu select Add to Project then select Files.
6. Add the IOTIEEE.H, IOTERROR.H , IOTSLPIB.LIB files to the project by browsing to the
language support described above.
7. If using an existing example then add the example to the project in the same manner. Otherwise
use existing or new C++ files by placing #include IOTIEEE.H and #include IOTERROR.H
statements before any references to IEEE 488 functions in the file.
8. Under the Build menu select Build or Build All.
The project should now be built.
9. Save your project by selecting File menu then selecting Save Workspace.
Borland C++
This section is based on use with 32-bit Borland C++ V6.0. The procedure may need modified for other
versions of Borland C++. If this is the case, refer to Borland C++ documentation for the required changes.
Though the project build procedures may be different, earlier 32-bit versions of Borland C++ (4.0 or later)
should function as well as version 6.0.
If using versions earlier than V4.0, such as V3.11, support can only be attained by using the 16-Bit
Driver488/W95 Compatibility Layer (see section below). This is because these versions of Borland C++
are only 16-bit. In this case, the Borland C++ support from the Driver488/W31 should be used to develop
and build the application.
The IOTSLPIB.DLL has been developed and built using Microsoft Visual C++. However, a Borland C++
compatible export library IOTSLPIB.LIB is available.
Borland C++ IOTSLPIB.LIB and other language support files and examples are located in:
<InstallDirectory>\IEEE488\Programming Language Support\Example Programs\C
To begin your first project, perform the following:
1. Launch Borland C++ IDE.
2. Start a new project.
3. Add IOTSLPIB.LIB to the project.
4. Add an existing example program or create a new .cpp file.
5. If creating a new .cpp file place include statements for IOTIEEE.H
and IOTERROR.H before any references to the IEEE 488 functions.
6. Set the “Pre-compiled header” option to “None.”
7. Set the “Treat enum types as ints” option.
8. Save the project.
As of the writing of this manual these options are located on the Compiler tab on the
Program Options dialog in the Borland C++ IDE. However, these settings are subject to
change by the compiler manufacturer.