API Programming Anyone
I wondered if anyone can give me a brief run down on what I am likely to be able to do and recomendations in the way of programs/books etc.
I have aquired a new Motion control program I would like to test on the next retro-fit I do, it is Win NT, 2000, XT based.
At the end of the manual there is a 20 page API users guide, but it is cryptic and no examples supplied.
A DLL file is supplied together with a list of command groups and just mentions in the manual that a working knowledge of the natural lanquage of the Motion card is necessary (I have that) and should be attempted by experienced developers ( hopefully I will attain that). The motion control program is already fairly complete but there are some custom options I was hoping to include, that the present programming is lacking.
But having a brief knowledge of VB I wondered if any one that has done any kind of API programming could give me a rough idea how much customization etc I am likely to achieve using either VB or C++? I know this may be difficult without knowing the exact application etc, but I just want to broaden my limited (read none) knowledge of API before jumping in.
Al :violin:
CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
Albert E.