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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Automating Mach from external software
« on: January 23, 2008, 09:48:50 PM »
I have just been introduced to the Mach3 software and am looking for ways of automating it from external software.
In skimming over the manual, I noticed in section 3.1.3, it states that using the OCX it is possible to control Mach3 without its GUI. Where can I find more information on this?
After a few hours of digging around I've come across talk about Plugins, but can't find any "Getting Started" documentation (other than how to setup Visual Studio). At first impression, "plugin" sounds like something used WITHIN Mach3 (and it's GUI), rather than something to control it externally.
Any good pointers on where to start? I'm comfortable with most any development language/environment.
Any assistance greatly appreciated,
Dave
In skimming over the manual, I noticed in section 3.1.3, it states that using the OCX it is possible to control Mach3 without its GUI. Where can I find more information on this?
After a few hours of digging around I've come across talk about Plugins, but can't find any "Getting Started" documentation (other than how to setup Visual Studio). At first impression, "plugin" sounds like something used WITHIN Mach3 (and it's GUI), rather than something to control it externally.
Any good pointers on where to start? I'm comfortable with most any development language/environment.
Any assistance greatly appreciated,
Dave