Summagrid IV User`s Guide Part 1
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1. Position your cursor on the upper right comer of the active area you wish to define and click 3 Click on Test to test the new active area The new active area does not take effect until you click on Test or OK Hint To aid in defining your active aren cui a piece of scrap paper to the size of the active area you wish to define position if on your tablet and Secure with tape Now follow steps 1 3 above to define the active area 14557 N Band St Scottsdale AZ 85260 wiv gtcocaicomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 37 CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 5 Testing the Tablet The SG3TEST Utility 4 5 1 Introduction SG3TEST is a diagnostic and data dispiay program for the Summagrid IV Use it to verify that your Summagrid IV tablet is functioning properly SG3TEST requires that your tablet is properly connected to Com 1 or Com 2 powered on and the dip switches configured as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SETA ON OFF OFF CGN ON ON OFF OFF SET B ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SET C OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Settings determined by tablet size 18 x 24 ON ON OFF 247 4 5 2 Running SG3TEST i To run SG3TEST type the following ai the DOS prompt SG3TEST option option 1 com port i 2 com port 2 The SG3TEST program identifies your tablet type and asks you to confirm the information For example You have a UIOF format tablet 36 x 48 inches Correc2. 5 Use the up down arrow keys to choose OTHER requires disk provided by hardware manufacturer and press ENTER 6 Type the full pathname of the SUMMA subdirectory under the Windows directory Example C WINDOWS SUMMA ENTER 7 Use the up down arrow keys to select Summagraphics UIOF Wintab Driver and press ENTER 8 Accept the new configuration shown on the screen by pressing ENTER NOTE If you re reinstalling the driver an anomaly with the Windows 3 1 Setup program may occur After selecting the required driver the Setup program will prompt again for the location of the driver To continue simply re enter the driver pathname 14557 N 82nd St a FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 32 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Example C WINDOWS SUMMA ENTER 9 Install the Summagraphics Control Panel icon in one of the program manager groups so that it is easily accessible e Run Windows e Open the Windows Program Manager by double clicking on its icon e Under the file dropdown menu choose NEW e The New Program Object dialog box appears Select Program Item and click OK e The Program Item Properties dialog box appears Type SUMMA in the Description box Enter the path name for the Summagraphics Control Panel in the Command Line box and click OK For example if Windows is installed on your C Drive in a directory called WINDOWS you would
3. PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Only TABLETMG COM can be relocated TABLETMG SYS cannot be relocated The user cannot relocate TABLET COM into another memory area without first removing the mouse driver by using the TABLETMG OFF command 4 3 3 Using TABLETMG COM For a Summagrid IV with a 16 button cursor attached to COM 1 TABLETMG 1 C16 Sampie Batch File TABLETMG 1 C16 installs driver CD PAINTDR changes to application directory PAINTDR PAINT runs application PAINT 4 3 4 Running the Driver from CONFIG SYS Another way to install the driver is by including TABLETMG SYS as a device driver in the CONFIG SYS file In doing so the system automatically installs the driver each time the user boots or turns on the system Line Syntax DEVICE TABLETMG SYS com port stylus cursor tracking other options The command options are the same as for those running TABLETMG COM from the DOS prompt or a batch file Most of the command line arguments described for TABLETMG COM also works for TABLETMG SYS The exceptions are the OFF command and the memory location options U E and HI Example For a Summagrid IV with a 16 button cursor attached to Com 1 DEVICE TABLETMG SYS 1 C16 4 3 5 Changing An Installed Driver s Parameters Command line options can be combined together For example the user can utilize both H and V together and it will work in the same way as using S Command line options can also be
4. 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free z www calico Scottsdale AZ 85260 ww gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 42 CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 6 Resetting the Tablet The UIOFRST Utility The UIOFRST utility resets a Summagrid tablet with dip switches configured as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SET A ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF SET B ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SETC OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF t Settings determined by tablet size 18 x 24 ON ON OFF 24 x 36 OFF ON OFF 36 x 48 ON OFF OFF 44 x 60 OFF OFF OFF 4 6 2 Running ULOFRST To mn UIOFRST type the following at the DOS prompt UIOFRST options where options is replaced with one of the options listed below The utility program defaults to those options marked with an asterisk Options fl selects serial port 1 PC XT AT PS 2 nR selects serial port 2 PC XT AT PS 2 B selects serial port 3 PS 2 only j selects serial port 4 PS 2 only 15 selects serial port 5 PS 2 only 16 selects serial port 6 PS 2 only n selects serial port 7 PS 2 oniy 8 selects serial port 8 PS 2 only BAXxxx selects serial port with base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal N selects no parity configuration 0 selects odd parity configuration E selects even parity configuration P or fH displays help screen Notes When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for CO
5. Summagrid IV 10 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Preparing the stylus for corded use 1 Unscrew the cordless endcap Carefully unplug the lithium battery from its socket by grabbing the small connector Be cautious not to pull on the wires directly 5S9 __ 2 Plug the three pin connector of the corded endcap into the socket on the front half of the stylus Next screw the corded endcap onto the front half of the stylus 3 Plug the stylus cable into the stylus cursor port on the Summagrid IV controller The corded stylus is now ready for use with Summagrid IV Proceed to step four of these installation instructions next page CAUTION The cordless stylus uses a lithium battery as its power source The battery is used in this product may present a fire explosion or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge crush short circuit disassemble heat above 100 degrees Celsius 212 degrees Fahrenheit or expose contents to water Replacement batteries are available from Summagraphics The replacement battery to be used is Summagraphics part number 62 5004 025 Keep the battery in its original package until ready to use Dispose of used battery promptly Do not crush disassemble or incinerate 14557 N 82nd St 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 11 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 Check the DIP switch settings The DIP s
6. 3 DOS Prompt vs Batch Files Run most of the Drivers Utilities by typing commands at the DOA prompt or by creating batch files We have included examples of running the drivers utilities from the DOS prompt as well as sample batch files throughout the chapter Additional information on batch files and how to create them can be found in the DOS user s manual 4 1 4 TSR Applications Some of the drivers in this manual are TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs Strange behavior in the software can be caused by the sequence in which the user loads or runs TSR programs on the system If this occurs experiment with the loading sequence If one sequence does not work try another a 14557 N 82nd St A E E EA AES 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 20 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 2 Summagraphics Driver for Autodesk Applications 4 5 1 Introduction There are two UIOF Microgrid format drivers for Autodesk applications Use these drivers if AutoCAD has already been configured for a real or protected mode ADI driver NOTE Summagraphics ADI drivers are less likely to encounter initialization problems when shelling out of AutoCAD therefore Summagraphics recommends using the ADI drivers supplied on the Drivers Utilities disk instead of AutoCAD s internal drivers Summagraphics provides both a real mode driver and a
7. Summagrid IV 4 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 2 Installing Summagrid IV Tablet The following chapter offers basic instructions for setting up Summagrid IV and running the tablet in the default configuration If the user wishes to change any of the DIP switch settings or other default parameters refer to the appropriate sections which are noted throughout the chapter 2 1 Pre Installation Overview 5 2 1 1 Equipment Overview 5 2 1 2 Controller Overview 5 2 2 Installing Summagrid IV 6 2 2 1 Preparing Summagrid IV for Use 6 14557 N Band St nea 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 5 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 1 Pre Installation Overview 2 1 1 Overview Below are the components that make up a complete Summagrid IV system e Tablet e PC interface cable e 9 pin to 25 pin AT adapter cable e Power supply e Stylus Cursor options three button stylus four button cursor or 16 button cursor e Stylus cursor conversion kit includes batteries for cordless usage and cables for corded usage e Stylus or cursor holder e Summagraphics Drivers Utilities Software optional 2 1 2 Controller Overview All of the cables and accessories plug into the Summagrid IV controller Skye Cuvee Port Seriat Port aad Power Each of the controller ports are described below RS 232C Port Interfaces the Summagrid IV to an RS 232C compatible
8. computer Cursor Stylus Port Port for the three button stylus or four or 16 button cursor when used coded An ON OFF switch and a power LED are also located on the Summagrid IV controller 14557 N B2nd St Sa i 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 6 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 2 Installing Summagrid IV 2 2 1 Preparing Summagrid IV for Use 1 Connect Summagrid IV to the computer Make sure the controller power switch is in the OFF position before connecting any cables Then plug the PC interface cable into the RS 232C port on the Summagrid IV controller Attach the other end of the cable into the serial port on the back of the computer NOTE If the computer has a 9 pin port use the 9 pin to 25 pin AT adapter cable between the interface cable and computer 2 Attach the power supply Plug the power supply into the I O cable as shown below Next join the other end of the power supply into its rated electrical outlet 110 V 220 V etc Use only a Summagrid IV power supply A substitute could damage the tablet and would void both FCC certification and warranty 3 Prepare the stylus or cursor for use Depending on the configuration purchased Summagrid is shipped with either a stylus four button or 16 button cursor Any of these transducers may be used corded or cordless depending on preference NOTE Be certain to power down the tablet be
9. issued after the driver is initially installed by running TABLETMG COM again Another example the user can go back and change the a 14557 N 82nd St aaa re araa FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 30 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies sensitivity of the cursor tracking with the S command option at any time It is possible to change the parameters of an installed TABLETMG SYS driver using TABLETMG COM The TABLETMG drivers will not install twice as long as they are the same version 4 4 Summagraphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 4 5 1 Introduction The Windows driver allows you to use the Summagrid IV tablet as a pointing device with the Microsoft Windows software The Windows driver requires the tablet dip switches to be configured as follows 1 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 SET A ON OFF OFF CN ON ON OFF OFF SETB ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SET C OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF bg s Settings determined by tablet size 18 x 24 ON ON OFF 24 x 36 OFF ON OFF 36 x 48 ON OFF OFF 44 x 60 OFF OFF OFF Check Summagrid IV DIP switches to confirm proper settings The Windows driver also requires 250 kilobytes of free hard disk space Before installing the driver check for free disk space by issuing the DIR command on the target drive DOS will respond with nnnn bytes free f there is insufficient disk space remove or move enough files to acc
10. on the users preference 3 2 2 Summagrid IV Stylus and Cursor Options A stylus is a pen shaped instrument used to locate points on the tablet With its similarity in size and shape to a pen or pencil it is natural to the hand and is recommended for freehand drawing Summagrid IV supports a three button stylus A cursor is a handheld device also used to locate points on the tablet The cursor has a cross hair for precisely sighting points and is therefore recommended for tracing and menu picking Summagrid IV supports two different cursor options e Four Button Cursor e 16 Button Cursor 3 2 3 General Tips e The cursor is the most accurate when held parallel with the tablet surface To activate press a cursor button e The three button stylus has two barrel buttons and a refill tip button Locate points on the tablet by gently pressing any of these buttons e The cursor and stylus buttons are programmed by the application software Reference the application s manual for information on programmable options e When using the stylus cursor cordless if you notice a decrease in the proximity limit or no proximity at all you may need to replace the stylus cursor batteries Refer to Chapter 2 for information on how to install the batteries If you do not have extra batteries on hand you may use the stylus cursor corded until you obtain batteries 14557 N Band St a FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp
11. or COM 2 and press ENTER If using a computer with a non standard serial port specify the IRQ number and address of the port in 14557 N 82nd St a FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 88260 wiww gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 25 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies hexadecimal by choosing the Allow Detailed Configuration option from the configuration menu then running Configure Digitizer as described above The configuration is complete and the Summagraphics tablet is ready to be used with AutoCAD Exit to the drawing editor and select Y to save changes Change the table size serial port or pointing device at any time by simply returning to the Configure Digitizer section and answering NO when AutoCAD asks if you want a new driver 4 3 Summagraphics Tablet Driver Mouse Emulator 4 5 1 Introduction The Summagraphics tablet driver mouse emulator TABLETMG COM allows a Summagrid tablet to emulate a Microsoft mouse Use when the application s setup menu includes a listing for TABLETMG COM or Microsoft Mouse MOUSE COM and the tablet dip switches are configured as follows 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 SETA ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF SETB ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SETC OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF gt Settings determined by tablet size 18 x 24 ON ON OFF 24 x 36 OFF ON OFF 36 x 48 ON OFF OFF 44 x 60 OFF OFF OFF Check the Summagrid IV DIP switches to confirm proper settings 4 3 2 Usin
12. protected mode driver e DGMG COM Real mode driver for ADI Autodesk Device Interface applications This driver can be used on all DOS versions of AutoCAD e DGPMG EXP Protected mode driver for ADI version 4 2 supported applications Use this driver if you have a release 11 or 12 386 DOS extender version of AutoCAD and wish to take advantage of AutoCAD s protected mode capabilities DGMG COM and DGPMG COM require tablet dip switches to be configured as follows Oe 1 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 SET A ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF SETB ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SET C OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF i i ize 18 x 24 ON ON OFF Settings determined by tablet size ae ee Sue GN OFF 36 x 48 ON OFF OFF 44 x 60 OFF OFF OFF Check Summagrid DIP switches to confirm the proper settings 14557 N Band St i PENS 5 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 wiv gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 21 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 2 2 Using DGMG COM First make sure that DGMG COM is in the current directory Then at the DOS prompt type the following DGMG Com port Transducer Mode where com port transducer and mode are replaced with the options listed below If the user only types DGMG the tablet defaults to the options marked with an asterisk Com Port Option l Coml 2 Com2 B Com3 only on IBM PS 2 systems 4 Com4 only on IBM PS 2 system
13. versa Note Aspect ratio cannet be guaranteed in a Windows environment because pixel shapes may very from monitor to monitor causing graphics to be distorted You may need to make adjustmenis to your system fo ensure Proper aspect ratio Units Menn Specifies the measurement system used to display tablet information metric or US Width and Height Controls These fields define the size of the tablet active area Use the arrow buttons or position the screen pointer in the box and enter a value from your keyboard Margin Controls These fields define the position of the active area on your tablet Use the arrow buttons or position the screen pointer in the box and enter a value from your keyboard Defining The Active Area Using The On Screen Graphic The tracking area box in the lower right hand comer of the tracking area panel represents the entire tablet active area The shaded area within this box represents the current user defined a ctive area Position the screen pointer inside of the tracking area box and click Two things happen the screen pointer changes from an arrow to a cross hair and the entire box becomes shaded Note If you do not define the active area within approximately sever seconds the cross kair changes back to an arrow and it is necessary to click inside the tracking area box again To define the active area i Position your cursor on the lower left comer of the active area you wish to define and click
14. 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 3 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 1 1 Pre Installation Considerations 1 1 1 Checklist of Equipment Below is a checklist of the equipment required for a complete Summagrid IV system Required Equipment Summagrid IV tablet with controller electronics PC interface cable Power supply 9 pin to 25 pin AT adapter cable Stylus Cursor options three button stylus four button cursor or 16 button cursor Stylus or cursor holder Stylus cursor conversion kit includes batteries for cordless usage and cables for corded usage Mounting hardware for stand Recommended Optional Equipment Tablet stand Summagraphics Drivers Utilities Software 1 1 2 Guidelines for Unpacking Equipment Consider the following guides when unpacking and inspecting the Summagrid IV equipment Check the cartons received with those listed on the invoice Report any discrepancies to the carrier and or place of purchase Inspect the outside of cartons for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping Report any shipping damages to the carrier immediately Note any positional markings on the carton when removing the equipment Unpack and inspect each piece of equipment for damage and report any discrepancies to the place of purchase 14557 N Band St Scottsdale AZ 852760 866 746 3015 toll free Www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax
15. AD Return to the main menu and select Y to save changes Change the table size serial port or pointing device at any time by simply returning to the Configure Digitizer section and answering NO when AutoCAD asks if you want a new driver AutoCAD Release 12 1 Copy the protected mode driver from the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities diskette to the ACAD DVR directory COPY A ADIDVR DGPMG EXP C ACAD DVR 2 Start AutoCAD The AutoCAD Drawing Editor appears on the screen Type ACAD R ENTER to go directly to the configuration menu 3 Select Configure from the file dropdown menu A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 4 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer Since installing for the first time type Y and then press ENTER A list of digitizer options appear on the screen Select Summagraphics Microgrid Series ADI 4 2 by Summagraphics and press ENTER 5 Next the user is prompted for the size of the tablet Select the number corresponding to the table size and press ENTER 6 Provide information on the type of pointing device stylus or cursor being used AutoCAD will prompt for the number of buttons on the pointing device The DGPMG EXP driver supports both the three button stylus as well as the 4 and 16 button cursors Enter the appropriate number and hit ENTER 7 Name the serial port Type COM 1
16. M 1 BA03F8 This transmits in the UIOF Microgrid default serial communication configuration 9600 baud 7 data bits even parity and 2 stop bits Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer A summary of command line switches is always available by starting the program with switch Pos EL 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 266 746 3015 toll free wwvyedtcocaicomp com 480 175 fax Summagrid IV 43 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 6 3 Examples To reset a UIOF Microgrid format tablet connected to Com 2 type ULOFRST 2 14557 N Band St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax
17. Summagrid IV 1 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies SUMMAGRID IV USER S GUIDE PART 1 Part 1 Summagrid IV User Information Part 1 explains how to install and run Summagrid IV It covers all of the basics including preparation for installation set up configuring the tablet and digitizing First Time Users Read this section first before attempting to install and use the tablet Take the necessary time to familiarize with Summagrid IV and how it works Advanced Users Go to Part 2 Summagrid IV Programming Reference This part of the manual provides information on Summagrid IV commands output formats and writing software drivers Following chapters in Part 1 Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations Chapter 2 Installing Summagrid IV Tablet Chapter 3 Digitizing with Summagrid IV Chapter 4 Summagraphics LT Drivers and Utilities Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14557 N B2nd St a EN E EATS oe 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 2 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 1 Pre Installation Considerations The following chapter provides pre installation tasks that should be completed before installing Summagrid IV It covers the Equipment Checklist and Guidelines for Unpacking Equipment 1 1 Pre Installation Considerations 3 1 1 1 Checklist of Equipment 3 1 1 2 Guidelines for Unpacking Equipment 3 14557 N 82nd St S 266
18. com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 17 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 4 Summagraphics LT Drivers and Utilities optional Chapter 4 offers information on using the Summagraphics LT Drivers Utilities It covers the following drivers and utilities Summagraphics ADI Drivers Summagraphics Tablet Driver Mouse Emulator Microsoft Windows Driver SG3TEST Tablet Test Utility UIOFRST Tablet Reset Utility and SEND COM Tablet Configuration Utility 4 1 Introduction 19 4 1 1 Overview 19 4 1 2 The Drivers Utilities Diskette 19 4 1 3 DOS Prompt vs Batch Files 19 4 1 4 TSR Applications 19 4 2 Summagraphics Driver for Autodesk Applications 20 4 2 1 Introduction 20 4 2 2 Using DGMG COM 21 4 2 3 Examples 22 4 2 4 Configuring AutoCAD for Use with DGMG COM 22 4 2 5 Using DGPMG EXP 23 4 2 6 Configuring AutoCAD for Use with DGPMG EXP 23 4 3 Summagraphics Tablet Driver Mouse Emulator 25 4 3 1 Introduction 25 4 3 2 Using TABLETMG COM 25 4 3 3 Examples 29 4 3 4 Using TABLETMG COM from CONFIG SYS 29 4 3 5 Changing An Installed Driver s Parameters 29 4 4 Summagraphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 30 4 4 1 Introduction 30 4 4 2 Installing the Windows Driver 30 4 4 3 Modifying Driver Defaults with the Control Panel 33 4 5 Testing the Tablet The SG3TEST Utility 37 4 5 1 Introduction 37 4 5 2 Running SG3TEST Main Menu 37 4 5 3 The SG3TEST Main Menu 37 4 5 3 1 Display Coordinates Option 38 14557 N Band St a 866 746 3015 toll free Scott
19. ed mode driver start up AutoCAD and follow the instructions listed below 1 Choose Configure AutoCAD from the screen menu A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 2 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer Since you re installing for the first time type Y and then press ENTER A list of digitizer options appear on the screen Select ADIP386 digitizer and press ENTER 3 Next you are prompted for the size of the tablet A number of options appear on the screen Select the number corresponding to the tablet size and press ENTER 4 Next you re prompted for the type of pointing device stylus or cursor that s being used AutoCAD will ask for the number of buttons on the pointing device Enter the appropriate number and press ENTER 5 You re now asked to name the serial port Type COM 1 or COM 2 and select ENTER If using a computer with a non standard serial port specify the IRQ 14557 N 82nd St a FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 24 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies number and address of the port in the hexadecimal by choosing the Allow Detailed Configuration option from the configuration menu before running Configure Digitizer The configuration is complete and the Summagraphics tablet is ready to be used with AutoC
20. en pointer moves Absolute mode Clicking on the Absolute button changes tablet tracking to absolute The Sensitivity field deactivates and will have no effect on tracking when in absolute mode Modifying The Button Assignments There is one check box and two pop down menus under the Button Assignments heading Default Check Box Changes the button assignments to the default values Button Menu Lists the buttons on your stylus or cursor Button Function Menu Lists the functions assigned to each stylus or cursor button When the default box is checked the button assignments are predetermined by the driver Below is a listing of the default stylus cursor buttons and their functions Default Four Button Cursor Functions Button Function mouse button yellow left click white left double click blue right double click green right click 14557 N B2nd St S 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 wiwywe gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 35 CalComp by TURNING technologies Default 16 Betton Cursor Functions Button Function mouse button 1 left click 2 right click 3 Jeft double click C right double click others none Default Three Button Stylus Functions Three Button Stylus Function mouse button tp button left click right click lower barrel buttoa left double click upper barrel button right click To modify the default button assignmen
21. fore switching transducers 14557 N 82nd St a FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 88260 wiww gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 7 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Preparing the cursor for cordless use To prepare either the four or 16 button cursor for cordless use 1 Remove the battery door from the back of the cursor by using a small flathead screwdriver 2 Insert three AAA batteries into the battery compartment as marked Summagraphics recommends using Duracell MN2400 AAA batteries 3 Replace the battery door The cordless transducer is now ready for use with Summagrid IV Proceed to step four of these installation instructions 14557 N B2nd St Ete ero 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 8 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Preparing the cursor for corded use To prepare either the four or 16 button cursor for corded use 1 Remove the battery door from the back of the cursor by using a small flathead screwdriver Remove the batteries if the cursor was previously used cordless 2 Carefully plug the four pin connector of the cursor cable into the socket located in the battery compartment NOTE Do not force the connector into the socket The plug and socket are keyed and fit together in one direction only If one way does not work try another 3 Place the cursor cable within the groove at the bot
22. g TABLETMG COM Make sure that TABLETMG COM is in the current directory Then at the DOS prompt type the following TABLETMG com port stylus cursor tracking other options where com port stylus cursor tracking and other options are replaced with the options listed below If you type only TABLETMG the tablet defaults to those options marked with an asterisk 14557 N 82nd St Ee Prati 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 88260 wiww gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 26 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Com Port Option 1 2 B j4 BAXxxx Ax NOTES Com 1 Com 2 Com 3 only on IBM PS 2 systems Com 4 only on IBM PS 2 systems selects serial port with a base address of xxxx address must de in hexadecimal selects serial port with IRQ line number x 2 7 e When using the BA Base Address option all four digits must be specified Example Com 1 BAO3F8 e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer C3 C4 C16 CM HH Three button stylus Four button cursor 16 button cursor Allows a user defined mapping of the cursor stylus buttons The CM argument is followed by 1 4 digits that specify which stylus cursor switches are assigned to standard mouse buttons Each digit represents that value of a stylus cursor switch and its position after the CM argument represents the mouse button that it is assig
23. guration 3 Return to Main Menu Enter Choice 1 3 If you select 2 Read Configuration the Read Configuration screen appears Use this screen to confirm that your DIP switches are set properly and that your tablet is configured properly Transmission Transmit whether or Prox ret in Proximity MG UIOF ASCH Decimal Point ASCIKLF gt Terminater included Tablet Size Yx X Press any key to return to Diagnostics Menu 14557 N B2nd St S 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 40 CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 5 3 2 Diagnostic Tests Option cont if you select t Execute Diagnostics the following screen appears Summagraphics Summagrid i Diagnostic Tests To provide accurate diagnostic results the transducer must be moved around in the active area of the tablet for the duration of the test Simply trace lazy circles on the tablet until the results of Tablet Diagnostics have been reported for both the X and Y axes Press any key to start the test then begin moving the cursor After placing the cursor stylus in the tablet active area and pressing any key on the keyboard to start the test the Summagrid IV Diagnostic Test screen appears Mave the cursor stylus around the active area until a command appears at the bottom of the screen Summagraphics Summagrid Diagnostic Tests WIN aa XXX _ Controlle
24. ide of the switch the user wishes to activate using a small screwdriver Do not use a lead pencil 5 Power up Summagrid IV To turn the tablet on press the power button located on the controller The system emits a single tone informing that the Summagrid IV is functioning properly The power light illuminates letting the user know that the tablet is on and receiving power 14557 N Band St S 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 13 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 3 Digitizing with Summagrid IV This chapter provides an overview of Summagrid IV including how the tablet works and information on using the stylus and cursors 3 1 Operational Overview 14 3 1 1 How Summagrid IV Works 14 3 1 1 1 Active Area 14 3 1 1 2 Proximity 14 3 1 1 3 Resolution 14 3 2 Using the Stylus and Cursors 16 3 2 1 Overview 16 3 2 2 Summagrid IV Stylus Options 16 3 2 3 Summagrid IV Cursor Options 16 14557 N 82nd St s 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 14 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 3 1 Operational Overview 3 1 1 Overview Summagrid IV is a digitizer A digitizer is an input device that translates graphic information such as a drawing or photograph into a computer readable format The Summagrid IV has two main parts tablet and pointing device The pointing device may either be the st
25. ned to The first digit after the CM argument corresponds to the left mouse button the second digit to the right mouse button the third digit to the middle mouse button and the fourth digit corresponds to an emulation of both the left and right mouse buttons being pressed simultaneously 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 852760 866 746 3015 toll free st M sorry ry wwwagtcocalcomp com 400 998175 fax Summagrid IV 27 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies EXAMPLE TABLETMG CM2134 The above example shows stylus cursor switch 2 being mapped to the left mouse button stylus cursor switch 1 being mapped to the right mouse button stylus cursor switch 3 being mapped to the middle mouse button and stylus cursor switch 4 being mapped to both the right and left mouse buttons Tracking Options The following options will work only if the application is set up to use a Microsoft Mouse MOUSE COM Applications that are compatible specifically with TABLETMG COM should configure tracking automatically or allow the user to configure tracking through the application s set up utility The use of the following options will be overridden by the application Relative Mode R Relative mode is the default setting There are four relative mode options S Sets both horizontal and vertical sensitivity Range 0 99 Default 50 H Sets only the horizontal sensitivity Range 0 99 Default 50 V Sets only the vertical sen
26. oceed to the configuration menu If running AutoCAD release 12 choose Configure from the file dropdown menu and select ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 2 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer Since you re installing for the first time type Y and then press ENTER A list of digitizer options appear on the screen If you are running AutoCAD release 11 select Autodesk Device Interface and press ENTER If you are running AutoCAD release 12 choose ADI Digitizer Real Mode and select ENTER 3 Next you re prompted for the hexadecimal interrupt code INTOXXh lt 79 gt Press ENTER to accept the default of 79 and return to the configuration menu 14557 N Bnd St A AG 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 23 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 If you re running AutoCAD release 11 select Exit to Main Menu and choose ENTER 5 Type Y to save configuration changes and press ENTER 4 2 5 Using DGPMG EXP Below are instructions for installing the protected mode ADI 4 2 driver for AutoCAD release 11 or 12 These instructions assume the user installed the driver for use with AutoCAD If using a different Autodesk product refer to the specific product s documentation for installation information 4 2 6 Configuring AutoCAD for Use with DGPMG EXP AutoCAD Release 11 After installing the ADI 4 2 protect
27. ommodate the driver and run the installed program 4 4 2 Installing the Windows Driver Below are instructions for installing the Microsoft Windows driver Windows must be installed on your system before installing the Summagraphics Windows driver If Windows is not installed on the system follow the installation procedures in your Windows manual 14557 N 82nd St Ee Prati 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 88260 wiww gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 31 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 1 Insert the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities diskette into the A Drive At the DOS prompt type the following A ENTER 2 Change to the WINDVR directory by typing CN WINDVR ENTER 3 Run the INSTALL program by typing INSTALL ENTER The INSTALL program installs the Summagraphics Windows driver and the SUMMA EXE control panel program onto the computer The INSTALL program prompts for the following information e Hard drive where Windows is installed e Name of Windows directory e Whether you want to save by renaming the previous version of the drivers or remove them e Serial communications port to which your graphics tablet is connected INSTALL then creates a subdirectory called SUMMA under the Windows directory copies the drivers and starts the Windows SETUP program 4 Inthe Windows SETUP program at the System Information screen use the up down arrow keys to highlight the MOUSE line and press ENTER
28. oordinates are accurate g If the tablet is 36 x 48 in size the X coordinates must go from 0 to 48 and the Y coordinates must 20 from 0 to 36 Note that coordinates may be reported on the screen in inches centimeters or counts You may switch between the different units of measurement by using the lt F1 gt function key Proximity Move your cursor out of proximity The proximity status on the screen should change accordingly Tablet Identifier The tablet identifier should always be disabled Cursor Buttons Press each cursor batton The number of the button being pressed should appear in the button field on the screen The binary equivalent appears to the right of the button number Tablet SizeResolution Review the tablet size and tabiet resolution fields to ensure the information shown on the screen is correct ake a note of any problems that occurred while performing the above tests and continue to the SG3TEST agnostic tests To run the diagnostic tests press lt ESC gt to return to the main menu and ter option 1 aaO 14557 N 82nd St i 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 39 CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 5 3 2 Diagnostic Tests Option To run the diagnostic tests enter 1 Diagnostic Tests from the main menu The Diagnostic Test Menu appears Diagnostic Test Menu 1 Execute Diagnostics 2 Read Confi
29. ow many screen updates to skip before actually plotting the cursor This feature is useful for laptop computers and other systems with slower LCD displays A small value is recommended because driver performance can be affected is a number between 0 255 The default is NO Disabling the Driver OFF Disables Driver Memory Location Options U E and HI These options allow the user to maximize the amount of memory available for DOS application programs The strategy is to move a majority of the TABLETMG COM drivers to amemory location outside of the 640K area used by most application programs The U command moves the driver to the upper memory area between 640K and 1MB The E command moves the driver into expanded memory The H1 command shifts the driver into the high memory area between 1MB and 1 064MB The computer system needs to support these options before they can be used The designated memory must be installed as RAM To use E the user must have either expanded memory hardware such as an Intel Above Board or a software driver such as EMM386 or QEMM in the machine To use H1 the user needs to have an 80286 80386 or 80486 family processor and the HIMEM SYS driver or equivalent loaded before installing the mouse driver MS DOS 5 0 systems should also have the line DOS UMB in the CONFIG SYS file 14557 N Bend St 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 bee Summagrid IV 29
30. r Diagnostics RAM Memory TeSt ononnenonrossoosseresnrsrsrroroavonrommnnrnnnmeennmn nrnna PASS saan AA Tablet PASSES all tests Press any key to return to Diagnostics menu 14557 N B2nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 41 CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 5 3 2 Diagnostic Tests Option cont This screen shows the current version of the firmware as well as the results of the controller diagnostics tests and the tablet diagnostics tests If your tablet PASSES these tests it is functioning properly If your tablet FAILS the RAM memory test record the ROM checksum number that appears on your screen Next press any key to return to the Diagnostics Main Menu and contact the Summagraphics Customer Service Department Refer to Part I Chapter 5 for further information on service If your tablet FAILS the tablet diagnostics test a message will appear indicaung where the problem is located For example There is a problem in the X andlor Y axis If the problem is located in the tablet grid you will be prompted to view the grid diagnostics A screen appears for both the X and Y axes Note the axis the set and the wire numbers where Xs and or Ys appear on the screen Write down this information and contact the Summagraphics Customer Service department Refer to Part 1 Chapter 5 for further information on service 14557 N
31. s Transdecer Option C3 Selects three button stylus IC4 Selects four button cursor i016 Selects sixteen button cursor Mode Option JAC Standard ADI mode AS AutoSketch Digitizing mode supports tablet mae mode for AutoSketch applications NOTE Use of the AS option makes DGMG COM a non ADI specification driver Although the AS option allows the screen and tablet to have the same aspect ratio approximately two inches on the right hand side of the screen cannot be accessed when in this mode As a result certain dialog box buttons Cancel and OK cannot be accessed by the tablet However the user may activate these commands by using the ESC and ENTER keys on the keyboard a 14557 N 82nd St gt 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 22 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Disabling the Driver OFF Disables driver 4 2 3 Examples For a Summagrid IV tablet with a 16 button cursor connected to Com 1 in standard ADI mode type the following at the DOS prompt DGMG 1 Ci6 Sample Batch File DGMG 1 C16 instalis driver CD ACAD changes to application directory ACAD ACAD runs application ACAD 4 2 4 Configuring AutoCAD for Use with DGMG COM After installing the ADI driver start up AutoCAD and follow the instructions listed below 1 If running AutoCAD release 11 select Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main screen menu and press ENTER to pr
32. sdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 490 998175 fax Summagrid IV 18 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 5 3 2 Diagnostic Tests Option 39 4 6 Resetting the Tablet The UIOFRST Utility 42 4 6 1 Introduction 42 4 6 2 Running UIOFRST from the DOS Prompt 42 4 6 3 Examples 43 14557 N Band St x 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 19 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 1 Introduction 4 1 1 Overview This chapter is a guide to using the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities software It assumes the user has experience with basic DOS tasks such as changing directories copying files and creating batch files If the user is unfamiliar with any of these tasks refer to a DOS user s manual before continuing 4 1 2 The Drivers Utilities Diskette You ll find four subdirectories on the drivers utilities diskette e ADIDVR Contains the UIOF format drivers for Autodesk applications both protected mode and real mode versions e TABLTDVR Encompasses the UIOF format version of the Summagraphics tablet driver Microsoft mouse emulator e WINDVR Contains the UIOF format Wintab compliant drivers for Microsoft Windows e UTILITY Accommodates the following utilities UIOFRST SG3TEST and SEND Before installing any of the drivers or utilities make a backup copy of the Drivers Utilities diskette Use only your copy and store the master in a safe place 4 1
33. sh Resolution is expressed in lines per inch lpi or lines per millimeter lpmm Reports are measured in counts of resolution One count is the distance between two lines of resolution As shown below each square is one count of mM 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax PN Summagrid IV 15 CalComp by TURNING technologies resolution The tablet reports the same coordinates for any point within the square 4 lines per inch lpi With different resolution settings the user can receive different reports for the same tablet location In the illustration below points A and B are the same physical locations on the tablet but their coordinates are different because of the resolution setting 0 0 CMLL f resolution is 8 Ipi Z Z ANY Arti tt it Bo SERRE ji ATTAT ATT elaga TC ATT R NENN BO A ROXANE i AEko origa ETL LLL The Summagrid IV tablet provides two different resolution functions Fixed and Variable resolutions 14557 N Band St Scottsdale A 28260 Wwww dtcocaicomp com 866 746 3015 480 998 1751 Summagrid IV 16 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 3 2 Using the Stylus and Cursors 3 2 1 Overview Summagrid IV supports several different stylus and cursor options which are described below Any of these transducers may be used corded or cordless depending
34. sitivity Range 0 99 Default 50 P This option is the ballistic gain profile It controls acceleration of the screen cursor The driver comes with four built in ballistic gain profiles Slow Moderate Fast and Unaccelerated Specify 1 2 3 or 4 Absolute Mode A Absolute mode maps the tablet s entire active area to the computer screen Relative mode options S H V and M should not be used in Absolute mode NOTE Applications accept input from MOUSE COM as either absolute screen coordinates or relative mouse units also referred to as mickeys Absolute mode works only with those applications that accept input as absolute screen coordinates To verify that absolute mode is working position the screen pointer then lift the cursor stylus out of the tablet s active area and place it at a different location on the tablet The screen cursor should snap to a new location If it does not then the mM 14557 N 82nd St PEt Aretha aranak FAA 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 88260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 28 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies application works only in relative mode and the absolute mode option will have no effect Other Options M Overrides an application that changes the mouse cursor for text modes by locking the mouse cursor to the default text cursor To enable locked cursor type M1 to disable locked cursor type MO The default is MO N Specifies h
35. t Y N If this information is correct the SG3TEST main menu will appear if the information is not correct or if the program is unable to identify your tablet the program will prompt you for the following information Parity band rate X axis size Y axis size and number of stop bits 4 5 3 The SG3TEST Main Menu You may enter one of three choices from the main menu Diagnostic Tests Display Coordinates and Quit Main Menu 1 Diagnostic Tests 2 Display Coordinates 3 Quit Enter Choice 1 3 SG3TEST Varsion XXX Copyright Summagraphics Corporation 14557 N Band St 866 746 3015 toll fr Scottsdale AZ 85260 www dtcocaicomp com gt SON wee 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 38 CalComp by TURNING technologies Display Coordinates Option If you enter 2 Display Coordinates the following screen appears UIOF Format X 12519 Y 15 145 Coordinates are in inches Proximity In Prox Tablet identifier Disabled Butons 0 Co 00000009 Tablet Size 24 00 X by 36 00 Y inches Tablet Resolution 1000 X by 1000 Y lines per inch Coordinales in inches centimeters counts lt F1 gt to change Press lt ESC gt to fatum to Main Menu rform the following tests to make sure your tablet and cursor are functioning properiy Make notes of y problems or discrepancies Coordinates Move your cursor across the tablet and watch the X and Y coordinates change on the screen Ensure that the c
36. tom of the cursor 4 Replace the battery door 5 Plug the cursor cable into the stylus cursor port on the Summagrid IV controller 14557 N 82nd St A A 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 WN VY atc ocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 9 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies The corded transducer is now ready for use with Summagrid IV Proceed to step four of these installation instructions NOTE The cordless cursor stylus has a special energy saving feature designed to extend the life of its battery After approximately 5 10 minutes of non use the cursor stylus will automatically shut itself off To reactivate the cursor stylus simply press a button Preparing the stylus for cordless use The Summagrid IV stylus is shipped with both a corded endcap and cordless endcap To prepare the stylus for cordless use 1 Unscrew the stylus endcap CSS po n __ 8 2 Insert one lithium battery supplied by Summagraphics by carefully plugging the battery connector into the socket on the stylus NOTE Do not force the connector into the socket The plug and socket are keyed and fit together in one direction only If one way does not work try another 3 Screw on the cordless endcap The cordless stylus is now ready for use with Summagrid IV Proceed to step four of these installation instructions 14557 N B2nd St PRR tpt 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 28260 Ve WV atc ocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax
37. ts 1 2 Se 4 Click on the default check box until the X disappears Use the Buttons Menu to choose the button you wish to redefine Use the Button Functions Menu to assign a function to the selected button Leave the default check box unchecked unless you wish to return to the defauit settings Modifying The Tablet Active Area There are two ways to modify the tablet active area Enter information in the Tracking Area numeric fields on the screen Use the on screen graphic Defining The Active Area Using The Tracking Area Numeric Fields Modify the following fields in the Tracking Area to change the size and position of your tablet s active area Whole Tablet Check Box Click on this button to map the entire tablet to the screcn When this button is activated the remaining tracking area controls are inoperative 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 36 x CalComp by TURNING technologies Preserve Aspect Ratio Button Click on this button to modify the current tablet active arca so that it has the same aspect ratio as the computer screen Aspect ratio is the ratio between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of your computer screen The dimensions of the tablet active area you define must have the same aspect ratio as your computer screen or circles drawn on the tablet will appear as ovals on the screen and vice
38. type C WINDOWS SUMMA EXE The SUMMA icon should appear in the current group s window If desired it may be dragged to a different group s window 10 To run the control panel click on the SUMMA icon 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 28260 WN VY atc ocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 33 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 4 3 Modifying Driver Defaults with the Control Panel The control panel allows you to modify the default driver parameters including tracking mode cursoc stylus button definitions and tablet active area size and positioning The control panel window contains three utilities Information Features and Setup To open one of the utilities double click on its icon or select its name from the TABLET menu Each of the utilities are explained below Using The Information Utility To open the Tablet Information utility double click on the Information icon The Tablet Information screen appears displaying the following information tablet type tablet format cursor stylus type uhits pop down menu tablet width and height horizontal and vertical resolution The units pop down menu allows you to specify the measurement system used totisplay tablet information Metric or US To close the utility click on OK Using The Features Utility To open the Features utility double click on its icon The Features screen appears listing your stylus c
39. ursor options To select a stylus cursor type click on the accompanying button To close the window and save changes made click on OK To close the window without szving changes click on CANCEL 14557 N B2nd St gt 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 34 x CalComp by TURNING technologies Using The Setup Utility To open the Setup utility double click on its icon The Summagraphics Tablet Setup screen appears with fields for changing the following tablet parameters tracking mode bution assignments and tracking area When making changes to the Summagraphics Tablet Setup screen click on the following buttons located at the right hand side of the window to Save or cancel your changes OK saves any changes made and closes window CANCEL closes window without saving changes REVERT changes settings back to the original ones those in use when the window was opened TEST tesis a new setting without closing the window Modifying The Tracking Mode You may select one of two different tracking modes Relative mode Clicking on the Relative bution changes the tablet to relative racking like a mouse It also activates the Sensitivity control To modify the sensitivity use the arrow buttons or type in a new value to increase or decrease the tracking sensitivity The higher the number in the Sensitivity box the faster the scre
40. witches are located on the top of the controller There are three banks of eight switches labeled A Band C The switches are set in the following default configuration after receiving the tablet Refer to Appendix B for a complete table of Summagrid IV DIP switch settings Summagrid IV Default DIP Switch Settings SETA A l A 2 A 3 A4 A 5 A6 A 7 A 8 BAUD 9600 ON OFF OFF PARITY ENARLED ON a a EVEN ON STOP BITS 2 ON DATA BITS 7 y z z a OFF REPORT FORMAT BINARY z OFF SET B B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 RESOLUTION INCHES OFF FIXED RESOLUTION 1000 LPI OFF ON ASCI REPORT FORMAT COUNTS ON ASCI REPORT TERMINATOR CR gt OFF z x ASCI DECIMAL POINT EXCLUDE OFF OUTPUT FORMAT MICROGRID UIOF OFF OFF SETC C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 REPORT MODE PROMPT OFF OFF j 7 ECHO OFF OFF PROXIMITY TRANSMISSION IN PROX ONLY OFF BEEPER DISABLED OFF TABLET 18 X 24 ON ON OFF 36 x 48 ON OFF OFF 24 x 36 OFF ON OFF 44 X 60 OFF OFF OFF 14557 N 82nd St 266 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocaicomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summagrid IV 12 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies NOTE To change the DIP switch settings depress the s
41. ylus or cursor The stylus cursor emits a low intensity signal A grid within the tablet reads this signal with the stylus cursor is moved across the tablet Therefore for the tablet grid to sense this signal the stylus cursor must be used over the grid or active area and close enough to the grid or in proximity Active area and proximity are described below The Summagrid IV expresses the stylus cursor position as an X Y coordinate pair which is called a report Valid reports can only be collected when the stylus cursor is in the tablet s active area and in proximity Reports are in absolute coordinates measured from the tablet s origin and are expressed in inches millimeters or counts of resolution described below 3 1 1 1 Active Area The active area is the region on the tablet surface in which the stylus cursor position can be identified It s marked on the tablet by corner brackets 3 1 1 2 Proximity Proximity is the maximum distance above the active area that the stylus cursor can be held and report a position The proximity limit for the Summagrid IV is 50 Together the active area and proximity establish a three dimensional volume within which the stylus cursor can issue reports Reports issued from outside this volume are out of proximity out of prox and therefore do not represent the current position of the stylus cursor 3 1 1 3 Resolution Resolution is the fineness of detail that the tablet can distingui
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