Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Guide User's Guide

TouchWare for Windows NTUser’s Guide

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide10What You Need to KnowThis document assumes you have basic computer skills. You shouldknow how to use the

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide100Selecting a New FrequencyTo display and test a new operating frequency:1. Choose Noise Check from the Mi

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 1013. Type N to view the noise levels without changing the currentfrequency. The following screen a

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide102Saving the Operating FrequencyTo save the operating frequency:1. Make sure the New Frequency box display

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 103 2. Select the baud rate that you want and press Enter. Microcal closes the Baud Rates dialog

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide104Any time you disassemble a monitor to install a touchscreen or torepair another monitor component, use th

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 105If you notice some problems, try adjusting the contrast and brightnesscontrols on the monitor. T

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide106To use the Color Purity option, press the following keys:To toggle the dialog box on and off, press the s

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 107Table 13. Testing Colors with Color PurityColor Red Green Blue IntenseBlack Off Off Off OffGray

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide108Using Terminal Emulation ModeUse Terminal Emulation mode to send firmware commands directly tothe touch c

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 109How Terminal Mode Displays CharactersCarriage returns and line feed characters are not displayed

About This Manual 11You can contact MicroTouch Technical Support by calling the hot line,sending a fax, or sending electronic mail.Technical Support H

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide110Keys Available When Using Terminal Emulation ModeTable 14 lists the keys you can press when using termina

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 111Resetting MicrocalTo reset Microcal to its initial state, press F6.When you reset Microcal to its

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide112However, you may want to adjust the touch sensitivity for differencesin systems and touchscreen implement

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 113 5. Highlight the desired protocol and then press Enter to save thehighlighted format and mode a

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide114When you select a new rate, the system locks the communication ratethat the controller must use. Disabli

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 115To change the default communication parameters:1. Select Configure from the Microcal Main menu.2

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide116The syntax for the Microcal command is as follows:MICROCAL [/Cport-number] [/Inumber]where:port-number =

CHAPTER 5Troubleshooting the TouchscreenThis chapter provides tips and strategies for problems you mayencounter with the touchscreen either during ins

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide118Troubleshooting Tips and ToolsIf you are experiencing problems with the touchscreen, check that allcables

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Touchscreen 119Verifying that the Touchscreen Driver is LoadedIf you are having problems with your touchscreen, check

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TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide120You are not tapping within the specified double-click screen area.Check the double-click height and width

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Touchscreen 121Problem: Cursor does not move.Could be one of the following problems:The touchscreen controller is not

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide122The communication settings being used by the touchscreen driverto communicate with the touchscreen contro

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Touchscreen 123The Stabilization value is too high. Try changing Stabilization to alower value in the Touchscreen Con

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide124Problem: Lines are not straight and smooth. Drawings are jagged.The problem could be one of the followi

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Touchscreen 125For more information on Microcal, refer to Chapter 4. For moreinformation on the Touchscreen Control p

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide126program to modify the communication settings used by thetouchscreen driver so that they match those of th

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Touchscreen 127touchscreen driver so that they match those of the controller. Ifyou are using Custom communication se

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide128Error: A serial port (UART) was not found at the address specified.Use Microcal to check the touchscreen

APPENDIX ASystem Files and CommandsThis appendix describes the TouchWare files and details other ways toaccess the Touchscreen Control program.

CHAPTER 1Installing TouchWare for Windows NTTouchWare for Windows NT is a device driver that lets yourtouchscreen emulate a mouse. The driver lets th

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide130TouchWare FilesTable 15 lists the TouchWare for Windows NT files.By default, the Setup program copies the

Appendix A System Files and Commands 131Optional Access to the Touchscreen Control ProgramThe executable for the Touchscreen Control program isTNCNT

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide1325. Select Touchscreen Control in the list window.6. Open the File menu and choose Properties.7. Choose

Appendix A System Files and Commands 133Using the Option Flags in Windows NT 3.51To set up the Touchscreen Control program in Windows NT 3.51 touse

APPENDIX BUninstalling TouchWare forWindows NTYou may want to uninstall TouchWare for Windows NT. Forexample, if you are upgrading from TouchWare for

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide136Deleting Information from the Windows NT RegistryTo remove touchscreen information from the Windows NT re

Appendix B Uninstalling TouchWare for Windows NT 137Deleting the Touchscreen Driver FileYou should delete the touchscreen driver file, TNDRIVER.SYS,

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide138It is not necessary to delete the installation log file, INSTALL.LOG.You may want to keep the log file fo

IndexAabout TouchWare for Windows NT 13address, base 30, 39advanced settings 59area, double-click 63AutoBaud option 113Automatic Frequency Adjust

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide14What Is TouchWare for Windows NT?Your touch product includes several software tools to help you workwith a

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide140click, definition of 48click time 42Color Bars option 104Color Purity option 105COM port 29, 38commu

Index 141firmware commands 108firmware version 86flags, option 131frequency 95function keys 84Hhardware controls 37, 131hardware touch modes 74

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide142modebutton 48hardware touch 74terminal emulation 108video 110monitors, using multiple 64mouse button

Index 143testingcalibration 92click time 43double-click speed 44monitor video 103touchscreen 89, 93timeclick 42double-click 44liftoff 45Time D

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Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 15Mouse Button Toggle ProgramYou can use the Mouse Button Toggle program to specify that yourtouch sim

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide16System RequirementsTouchWare for Windows NT allows the MicroTouch touchscreen toact like a mouse device fo

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 17Files on the TouchWare for Windows NT DisketteTable 1 lists the files on the TouchWare for Windows N

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide184. Open the File menu and choose Open.5. In the File Name box, enter name and location of the ReadMe fil

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 193. Type the following command: TYPE drive-designator:\README.TN | MORE where drive-designator is

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TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide20To copy and extract the Microcal files to a system running MS-DOS:1. Shut down and exit from Windows NT.2

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 21Copying Microcal Files to a MS-DOS Boot DiskUse a system running MS-DOS to put the Microcal files on

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide226. Type the following to run the MICRO.EXE file to extract theMicrocal files. C:\MTSNT> MICRO.EXE The

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 23Installing TouchWare for Windows NTThe Setup program copies the TouchWare files to your hard disk an

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide24Running the Setup Program from Windows NT 4.0After checking the README file, copying the Microcal files, a

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 257. Choose the Install/Uninstall tab.8. Click Install. The system displays a dialog box reminding y

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide26Running the Setup Program from Windows NT 3.51After checking the ReadMe file, copying the Microcal files,

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 27About the Installation Dialog BoxesThe Setup program displays several dialog boxes during theinstall

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide28You can specify any path. The directory does not have to exist. If thedirectory does not exist, the Setu

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 29Defining the Communication SettingsDuring the software installation, the Setup program displays theH

ContentsAbout This ManualWhat You Need to Know ... 10MicroTouch Support Services ...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide30Table 2 lists the standard addresses and IRQs assigned by the Setupprogram for each COM port. If these va

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 31Checking the ReadMe FileThe ReadMe file provides product information and release notes. Ifyou have

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide32Touchscreen CalibrationAfter you complete the software installation, calibrate the touchscreen.Calibration

Chapter 1 Installing TouchWare for Windows NT 333. Touch the target in the lower left corner. When calibrating atouchscreen, make sure youFace the

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide34Testing the CalibrationAfter you calibrate the touchscreen, test the calibration as follows:Touch the cent

CHAPTER 2Customizing Your TouchscreenEnvironmentYou can configure the communication settings, calibrate thetouchscreen, and set various preferences fo

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide36Opening the Touchscreen Control ProgramTo open the Touchscreen Control program from Windows NT 4.0,click t

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 37The following buttons are common to most of the dialog boxes in theTouchscreen Control program:

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide38touchscreen controller, which in turn sends signals to the touchscreendriver through the COM port.The opti

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 39 Although the jumpers on the PC Bus touchscreen controller can beset for COM1–COM8 ports, Touc

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide4Installing TouchWare for Windows NT...23Upgrading Version 1.01 ...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide40Setting the Baud RateUse the Baud Rate setting to specify the rate for the COM portthrough which the touch

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 41If power is not being supplied to the touchscreen controller, if thecontroller is not connected

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide42User ControlsSelect User Controls to define preferences for click time, double-clickspeed, and sound (audi

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 43Click Time is also the length of time used to distinguish betweenfirst, second, and subsequent

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide44Setting the Double-Click SpeedThe Double-Click Speed defines the time period within whichWindows NT will r

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 45Setting the Liftoff TimeThe Liftoff Time option specifies the time interval required to registe

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide46This setting takes effect when you click Apply or OK.Turning Sound On or OffThe Sound option enables or di

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 47You can set the program to switch between left and right mousebutton simulation or you can set

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide48Button ModesSelect Button Modes to specify the touch actions that equate to mouseclick, double-click, and

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 49Understanding Button ModesEach button mode, predefined or custom, consists of six events.Table

Contents 5Selecting Button Modes... 52Modifying Predefined Button Modes...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide50Understanding Predefined Button ModesTouchWare for Windows NT includes 11 predefined button modes.These bu

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 51Button Mode DescriptionTime/Tap Similar to Time mode, except double-clicks are possible. After

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide52Button Mode DescriptionTime Double-click Generates a double-click when you hold your finger or pen station

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 53To select a button mode:1. Open the Button Modes dialog box.2. Select a mode from the Current

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide54 3. Select the new touch trigger from the drop-down list for any eventyou want to change. 4. Select Appl

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 55Creating Custom Button ModesYou can create custom button modes to use with special applications

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide564. For each of the 6 events, choose a touch trigger from the Eventdrop-down list. 5. Select Apply or OK.

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 57To test a button mode using the Click Test button:1. Open the Button Modes dialog box.2. Sele

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide58Restoring Button Mode Default ValuesIf you change the predefined button modes, you can restore all of them

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 59Advanced SettingsSelect the Advanced Settings icon to define double-click height andwidth, swap

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide6CHAPTER 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic UtilityOverview of the Microcal Files...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide60Initializing the Touchscreen ControllerThe Initialize option enables or disables the normal touchscreencon

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 61If the Initialize Option is Not SelectedThe touchscreen driver bypasses its initialization sequ

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide62Adjusting the Sample RateThe Sample Rate option specifies the maximum number of X and Ytouch coordinates p

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 63The Touchdown Filter values range from 0 (low) to 14 (high). Thedefault value is 0. If Touchd

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide64Configuring Multiple ScreensIf you are using a multi-monitor graphics card to spread theWindows NT desktop

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 65Table 7. Multi-screen Configuration SettingsNumber ofMonitorsAcceptable Multi-screen Configura

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide66The following illustration shows all possible multiple monitorconfigurations. Each monitor is labeled wit

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 67You need to change the hardware touch mode only if yourtouchscreen is using a TouchPen controll

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide68Calibrating for Finger Touch and Pen TouchIf you are using both your finger and a pen as touch devices, yo

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 69 5. Select OK.Testing the CalibrationAfter you calibrate the touchscreen, test the calibration

Contents 7Testing the Monitor Video... 103Color Bars ...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide70Getting Information About the Windows NT DriverTo display information about the Windows NT touchscreen dri

Chapter 2 Customizing Your Touchscreen Environment 71To change the cursor type in Windows NT 4.0:1. Click the Start button.2. Point at Settings an

CHAPTER 3Using the PenSome MicroTouch touchscreens connect to a TouchPen controller.The TouchPen controller lets you use a MicroTouch electronic pen t

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide74Understanding Hardware Touch ModesThe hardware touch mode defines how the pen operates with thetouchscreen

Chapter 3 Using the Pen 75Selecting a Hardware Touch ModeUse the Hardware Touch Mode options in the Touchscreen Controlprogram’s Advanced Settings d

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide76Hardware Touch Mode SettingChanging the hardware touch mode setting can optimize theperformance of the tou

CHAPTER 4Using the Microcal Diagnostic UtilityMicrocal is a DOS-based diagnostic utility you can use to test thetouchscreen and pen. You do not need

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide78Overview of the Microcal FilesMicroTouch delivers the Microcal Diagnostic utility on the TouchWarefor Wind

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 79To run Microcal:1. Exit from Windows NT and access the DOS command lineprompt.Note: If you are

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide8APPENDIX B Uninstalling TouchWare for Windows NTDeleting Information from the Windows NT Registry...

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide80If a Touchscreen Is FoundIf a touchscreen is found on either COM1 or COM2, Microcal displaysthe Touchscree

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 81If you choose Search All Ports, Microcal begins to scan allcommunication ports (COM1 – COM7) and t

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide82Working in MicrocalAfter Microcal finds a touchscreen, the Touchscreen Diagnostics andConfigurator screen

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 83Selecting Options from the Main MenuTo select a menu option, use the cursor up and down arrow keys

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide84Using the Function KeysIn addition to the options on the Main menu, there are several functionkeys availab

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 85The Microcal Status BoxThe Status box contains three information groups:Controller and firmware in

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide86Controller and Firmware InformationThe top portion of the Status box shows the controller’s outputidentity

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 87Communication SettingsThe middle portion of the Status box shows the communication port(COM1 – COM

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide88Getting Help when Using MicrocalMicrocal includes an online help facility.To display an index of all help

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 89Finding the TouchscreenWhen you open Microcal, Microcal automatically searches thecommunication po

About This ManualThe MicroTouch touchscreen is the most intuitive pointing deviceavailable for the PC series of computers and monitors. Touchscreensm

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide90Calibrating the Touchscreen Using MicrocalDuring the manufacturing process, MicroTouch calibrates everytou

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 91Calibrating the TouchscreenTo use Microcal to calibrate the touchscreen:1. Select Calibrate. (Dep

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide92Testing the CalibrationTo test the calibration:1. Press F3 to open the Draw program. Microcal displays a

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 93Drawing and TestingThe Draw program lets you touch the screen and draw lines, shapes,and curves.

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide94Table 12. Keys for Microcal DrawPress … To …DLDisplay the touch points as individual dots.Connect the ind

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 95About Adjusting the FrequencyDepending on the current operating environment, the touchscreen mayre

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide96Automatic Frequency Adjust displays the following screen:Manual Frequency Adjust displays the following sc

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 97If you are using a TouchPen controller, when you run Noise Checkyou are asked whether you want to

TouchWare for Windows NT User's Guide982. Choose Test Frequencies to let Microcal automatically check eachfrequency and determine the optimum se

Chapter 4 Using the Microcal Diagnostic Utility 996. A dialog box asks you if you want to enter the Draw program. Toenter the Draw program to test