Apex Programmer�s ToolKit - The right tools for the right job
The Apex II Programmer�s ToolKit is a collection of
utilities that provide the programmer the ability to accurately, quickly and
easily develop stable, predictable applications programs for the Apex II.
The ToolKit is organized into four distinct subject areas.
To organize these subject areas on one diskette, each subject is placed in
its own Folder. The individual files contained in each "folder"
are described as follows:
APEXAPI FOLDER: This folder contains files and code
used to program the Apex II unit.
- The file named "APEX.API" is a file containing program
modules written in Apex Basic. A user can easily create a program to
run in the Apex II by calling each API module of code from the
user�s program. The file "APEXAPI.DOC" explains in
detail each API call as well as the additional information to be
supplied by the user.
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The file named "APEXLINE.API" is a file containing
the same information as the Apex.API file with the addition of line
numbers.
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APEXPROG - "APEXPROG.EXE" is a command line utility
program used to Load and Delete program files on the Apex II. Other
options include Setting date and time, saving the program in memory,
Running the program, Adding line numbers to the program and Stripping
program comments.
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The "L.BAT" file is a batch program used to append
the Apex.API file to the users code.
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The file named "APITEST.APX" is a sample program
using the API functions. This program does not contain line numbers.
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The file named "APITESTL.APX" is a sample program
using the API functions. This program contains line numbers.
LINKMST FOLDER: This folder contains the windows
program and source code used to communicate with the Apex II unit.
- LINK MASTER FOR WINDOWS or "WINLINK.EXE" is
a utility program that provides the user an easy and convenient way to
communicate with the Apex II. LINK MASTER FOR WINDOWS provides the
Apex II user a wide range of helpful, easy-to-use utilities in a
familiar Windows-based environment.
MODEM FOLDER: This folder contains information
related to modem communications.
- The file named "APEXMDM.APX" is a sample program
containing modem communications.
VBAPI FOLDER: This directory contains a Visual Basic
module of code used to communicate with the Apex II unit.
- The file named "APEX.BAS" is a module written for
visual basic 3.0 and higher. The user can add the basic module to a VB
program and call pre-written routines to easily communicate to the
Apex II. Modules included are upload routines, download routines, a
file conversion routine, a routine to print to the Apex II screen and
much more. Also included is a file named "STRUCT.TXT".
This file is used by the conversion routine to allow the user to
specify field names, sizes and types.
- The file "APEX.DOC" explains in detail, each Visual
Basic API call as well as the additional information to be supplied by
the user.
