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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / What plugin functions are still supported?
« on: March 21, 2012, 08:09:34 AM »
All,
Thanks in advance. I have had luck with creating plugins in VC++ 2008 with very little issues. However, I see references to DoButton and GetLED/SetLED being deprecated. Is this true accross the board or only in VB script?
In the SDK samples, I found a few codes for OEM buttons and Macros. Specifically in the shuttle plugin, they are refered to in the 800 codes. I can't find any button codes in the 800s, there is a gap. I feel like I am missing something fundamental. The only Dobutton codes I can find are from the VB development document. Via engine.h I am able to move the axis all day long, but can currently do very little else.
Next, I tried moving onto C# in VS2010, a language I am happier in. I was able to import Mach4 (via Mach3.exe) and can compile but cannot set the object reference to "Mach4.Document", it returns an error. I have seen a few references to this interface but with mixed luck.
I know, a jumble of questions, I am trying to figure out what the current well "Supported" development methods are. I don't want to waste time in something that wont continue to be supported. Additionally, I am struggleing to find a lot of documentation, I did find the plugin bible.
Thanks,
Shilling
Thanks in advance. I have had luck with creating plugins in VC++ 2008 with very little issues. However, I see references to DoButton and GetLED/SetLED being deprecated. Is this true accross the board or only in VB script?
In the SDK samples, I found a few codes for OEM buttons and Macros. Specifically in the shuttle plugin, they are refered to in the 800 codes. I can't find any button codes in the 800s, there is a gap. I feel like I am missing something fundamental. The only Dobutton codes I can find are from the VB development document. Via engine.h I am able to move the axis all day long, but can currently do very little else.
Next, I tried moving onto C# in VS2010, a language I am happier in. I was able to import Mach4 (via Mach3.exe) and can compile but cannot set the object reference to "Mach4.Document", it returns an error. I have seen a few references to this interface but with mixed luck.
I know, a jumble of questions, I am trying to figure out what the current well "Supported" development methods are. I don't want to waste time in something that wont continue to be supported. Additionally, I am struggleing to find a lot of documentation, I did find the plugin bible.
Thanks,
Shilling