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1. After installing the Summagraphics ADI driver start AutoCAD and follow the instructions listed below You will need to copy the file to the c directory or give a correct path name 1 If running AutoCAD Release 11 choose Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main screen menu and press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu If running AutoCAD Release 12 type Configure at the command prompt and select ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 2 At the configuration menu select Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Y and press ENTER A list of digitizer options appears on the screen If running AutoCAD Release 11 select Autodesk Device Interface and press ENTER f running AutoCAD Release 12 choose ADI Digitizer and press ENTER 3 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 4 If running AutoCAD Release 11 select Exit to Main Menu and press ENTER f running AutoCAD Release 12 choose Exit to Drawing Editor and press ENTER 5 Type Y to save configuration changes and press ENTER Chapter 4 Summagraphics Tablet Driver Mouse Emulator MM Summasketch Format Driver TABLET COM enables a SummaSketch tablet to emulate a Microsoft mouse Use when the applications setup menu includes a listing for TABLET COM or Microsoft mouse MOUSE COM and the tablet is configure
2. Pressing it again turns the tablet off The SummaSketch FX tablet is now ready for use The power prox light will illuminate when the tablet is on and blink if the transducer is not within 1 2 of the tablet surface Chapter 2 Caring for the SummaSketch FX Tablet Caring the for the SummaSketch FX Below are basic guidelines for the care and maintenance of the SummasSketch FX tablet e Turn the tablet and computer off and unplug them both before cleaning Also unplug the power supply e Toclean the SummaSketch FX tablet wipe with a damp lint free cloth and a mild detergent solution Do not use abrasive cleaners on the tablet surface e Never disassemble the SummaSketch FX tablet There are no user serviceable parts inside e When you turn off the computer also turn off the tablet e Never scratch or mar the tablet surface e Never immerse the SummaSketch tablet or accessories in liquid e Do not trace through metal or metallized paper Do not use metal objects such as metal or metal edged rulers on the tablet Cursor Care The transparent part of the cursor that encases the crosshair is called the paddle Protect the paddle Do not scratch mar or separate To clean wipe with a lint free cloth dampened with water Do not use any other type of cleaner or solvent Never immerse the cursor in liquid Stylus Care To clean wipe with a lint free cloth dampened with water Do not use any type of cleaner or solvent Never immerse t
3. 500 Ipi lt ESC gt C4 where bbbbb lt 64000 20 Ipmm lt ESC gt C5 Set prox height to bb lt ESC gt HP bb 1000 Ipi lt ESC gt C2 00s gt b lt 99 where bb 00 surface 40 Ipmm lt ESC gt C3 i where bb 50 1 2 default 2000 Ipi lt ESC gt CS where bb 99 1 80 pmm lt ESCoCB oo 100 Ipmm lt ESCCD 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com B 480 9981751 fax SummasSketch FX 42 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Appendix D TABLET COM amp TABLETMG COM Command Options Cursor Stylus Button Mapping Options Command syntax CM Allows a user defined mapping of the cursor stylus buttons The CM argument is followed by 1 4 digits that specify which cursor stylus switches are assigned to standard mouse buttons Each digit represents the value of a cursor stylus switch and its position represents the mouse button that it is assigned 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 Example TABLET CM2134 The above example shows cursor stylus switch 2 being mapped to the left mouse button cursor stylus switch 1 being mapped to the right mouse button cursor stylus switch 3 being mapped to the middle mouse button and the cursor stylus switc
4. The UIOFRST command resets a tablet that is configured for UIOF Microgrid format Command Syntax UIOFRST options Description selects serial port 1 PC XT AT PS 2 and compatibles selects serial Do 2 bles BAXXEX NOTES e When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e This program transmits in the UIOF Microgrid default serial communication configuration 9600 baud 7 data bits even parity and 2 stop bit e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Example To reset an UIOF Microgrid format tablet connected to COM 2 type UIOFRST 2 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 32 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 2 Testing the Tablet MMTEST MMTEST Tablet Test Utility The MMTEST utility verifies that the MM SummaSketch or UIOF Microgrid format tablet is working properly Command syntax MMIEST options iM default selects MM formal configuration when tablet is configured for MM format selects VIOF format configuration when tablet is configured for UIOF format 1 default selects serial port 1 PC XT AT PS 2 and compatibles 4 selects serial port 4 PS 2 onl 2 selecis serial selects
5. 1 Check that the power switch is in the ON position 2 Check that the power supply cable is plugged into the interface cable connector 3 Check that the power supply is plugged into a working electrical outlet 4 Check that the I O cable phone connector is plugged into the proper location on the tablet The screen cursor does not move 1 Check that the application is configured for when move the stylus cursor the proper stylus cursor 2 Run the test program to see if you get coordinates 3 Press a stylus cursor button to ensure the stylus cursor is active 4 Reset the tablet and restart the application 5 In cordless mode be sure that the batteries are oriented properly and that the battery contacts are clean The buttons on the stylus cursor do 1 Check that the application is configured for not work the proper tablet driver 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 38 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 Press a stylus cursor button to ensure that the stylus cursor is active 3 Run the test program to check if the buttons are working properly 4 In cordless mode be sure that the batteries are oriented properly and that the battery contacts are clean If the problem persists it is probably in the configuration of the application software Contact the application developer or local dealer for assistance If you
6. ASCII file For further information refer to SEND DOC or invoke SEND COM with the Help option Example SEND e Option C must be the last option on the command line There is no space between the C switch and the commands that follow e To transmit ASCII control characters precede a printable ASCII character with 4 Examples ESC 4 NULL 4 BELL G e When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Examples To configure a tablet on COM 1 transmitting in MM format to ASCII format output type SEND 1 Cza 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax Summasketch FX 36 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies To configure a tablet on COM 2 transmitting in MM format to binary format type SEND 2 Czb To configure a tablet on COM 1 transmitting in UIOF format to stream mode type SEND 1 U CA MO 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com oul 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 37 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Part IV Appendices Appendix A What to do if a Problem Arises Problem Solutions The power prox light is not on
7. BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Example To configure a tablet on COM 2 for UIOF Microgrid format type UIOF 2 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 35 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies SEND Tablet Configuration Utility The SEND tablet configuration utility sends a string of commands to SummaSketch tablets to modify the default tablet settings Command syntax SEND options Cx Options Description 1 default selects serial port i P XT AT PS 2 and compatibles selects serial port 3 PS 2 oni selects senal port 4 PS 2 onl selects serial port PS 2 oni selects serial port 6 PS 2 onl selects serial port 7 PS 2 onl a selects serial port 8 PS 2 onl BAXXXK selects serial port with base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal for displays help screen M default selects MM format configuration when tablet is configured for MM format selects UIOF format configuration when tablet is configured for UIOF format NOTES e SEND COM can transmit at various baud rates and parities and can transmit commands from an
8. Replace the battery hatch by sliding it back on until fully seated The cordless stylus is now ready for use with the SummaSketch FX tablet Proceed to step four of the installation instructions NOTE The cordless stylus has a special energy saving feature designed to extend the life of the batteries After approximately 5 10 minutes of non use the cursor will automatically shut itself off To reactivate the cursor simply press a button Using the Stylus Corded To prepare either the three button pressure sensitive stylus for corded use A Remove the battery hatch as described above B Remove the batteries if the transducer was previously used cordless Carefully plug the connector of the corded stylus cable into the socket located in the battery compartment Please 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 the other C Replace the cordless battery hatch with the corded battery hatch D Plug the stylus cable into the top right socket on the SummaSketch FX tablet The corded stylus is now ready for use with the SummaSketch FX tablet Proceed to step four of the installation instructions 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 6 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 Power up the SummaSketch FX Press the on off switch to turn the tablet on
9. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Reorient or coil cables e Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help NOTE Any cables the user adds to the device must be shielded to be in compliance with the FCC standards Any unauthorized modification to this device could result in the revocation of the end user s authority to operate this device Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil num rique n emet pas bruits radioelectriques
10. 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 Three Button Stylus Functions Pressure or Non Pressure Button Tip Lower Barrel Upper Barrel Default Four Button Cursor Functions Button Yellow White Blue Green Function Mouse Button Left click Left double click Right click Function Mouse Button Left click Left double click Right double click Right click Default Sixteen Button Cursor Functions UIOF Driver Only Button 1 NWN Others Function Mouse Button Left click Right click Left double click Right double click Unassigned 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 25 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Modifying the Tablet Active Area There are two ways to modify the tablet active area either by entering information in the numeric fields or by using the onscreen graphics Each of these methods are explained below Method 1 Using the Tracking Area Numeric Fields Whole Tablet Check Box Click on this button to map the entire tablet to the screen NOTE When this button is activated the remaining tracking area controls are inoperative Preserve Aspect Ratio Button Click on this button to modify the current tablet active area so that it has the same aspect ratio as t
11. discover that you have a tablet problem contact the GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Support Team at 1 866 746 3015 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax Command Axis Update Mode command valuc Coordinate System absolute relative 110 rps 50 ps 10 rps 2 rps Resolution Definable command X axis res low byte X axis res high byte Y axis res low byte Y axis res high byte 1000 Ipmm SummasSketch FX 39 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Appendix B MM SummasSketch Format Command Summary ASCII G lt SP gt to lt FF gt tm 1 I lt P gt to lt FF gt rern w of ECET Hex 00 to FF Hex 00 10 17 Hex 00 to FF Hex 00 to 17 E E F haa re ma ods Command ASCII Reset lt NUL gt Code Check x Resume Transmission XON ae Stop Transmission XOFF Self Test t Send Modei ID lt ENQ gt Send Test Results w Send Configuration Tablet Identifier zero one 3 z Commands Autobaod ASCII BCD report format Binary report format 8 data bits no panty 8 data bits odd parity Increment confirmation Transducer identification UIOF format select Disable reset ertr ter status Enable default fiiter Set filter constant F HERMES SPORES Set minimum pressure to current zpn Set maximum pressure to Current pressure zpx Set maximum pressure zpm bbbbb to bbbbb bbbbb 02500 lt bbbb lt 3
12. driver each time you boot or turn on the system Line Syntax DEVICE TABLET SYS COM port transducer tracking other options Please note that the command options are the same as those for running TABLET COM from the DOS prompt or a batch file Most of the command line arguments described for TABLET COM also works for TABLET SYS The exceptions are the OFF command and the memory location options U E and HI Example For a SummaSketch FX with a four button cursor connected to COM 1 DEVICE TABLET SYS 1 C4 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 17 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies UIOF Microgrid Format Drivers NOTE In order to use the SummaSketch FX with UIOF Microgrid drivers the tablet must be placed in the appropriate format TABLETMG COM enables a SummasSketch to emulate a Microsoft mouse Use when the applications setup menu includes a listing for TABLETMG COM or Microsoft mouse MOUSE COM and the tablet is configured in UlIOF Microgrid format Installing the MM Summasketch Format Driver Copy TABLETMG COM from the drivers utilities disk to the hard drive and run the driver before starting the application Command Syntax TABLETMG COM port transducer tracking other options Parameter Permissible Values Description COM port 1 default Indicates tablet is connected to seria port_1 of computer
13. the transducer being used To change transducer type click on the accompanying button It also allows you to change pressure settings if you re using the pressure stylus Setup utility Provides fields for changing the following tablet parameters tracking mode button assignments and tracking area Features Utility The features utility displays the transducer being used Selecting a transducer other than the one being used will cause unexpected results to happen Pressure stylus Non pressure styius buttan cursor Pressure Tip Click Pressure Light Hard oS o Sensitivity 50 IF K SmartPen Enabled 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 22 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Modifying Pressure Settings If using the pressure stylus with your tablet make sure that the Pressure stylus transducer is selected in the Features dialog box Below in the Pressure group added controls will allow you to set the Tip Click Pressure Sensitivity and SmartPen Enable option If using the non pressure stylus the pressure controls will be greyed out and non accessible Tip Click Pressure Allows you to set the mouse click threshold for the tip on the pressure stylus The default value is 10 of maximum pressure The minimum and maximum values are 5 and 75 of maximum pressure respectively If you have a light touch you might
14. 2767 Disable dynamic maximum pressure zpd Enable dynamic maximum zpdl Set pressure range zf bbb to bbb bbb lt 127 Obb where bb 00 surface me where bb 0 1 2 default where bb 99 1 Set tip switch sensitivity zpr bb where bb 00 to 99 of the default pressure range 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Appendix C UIOF Microgrid Format Command Summary Command ASCII ASCII delineator lt ESC gt D b where b can be an ASCH character Code Check lt ESC gt x Self Test lt ESCow Echo lt ESCoc Coordinate System absolute lt ESCoM5 relative lt ESCoM4 Increment Mode command lt ESC gt l bbb where bbb the increment value can be from 000 to 225 Send configuration lt ESCoa NOP no operation lt CR gt Send Model ID lt ENQ gt goa left lt ESCOFO user defined lt ESCOF1 center lt ESCoF2 upper left lt ESC gt F3 lower right upper right lt ESCoF5 Report Format binary lt ESC gt MB ASCI BCD lt ESC gt MA Repost Modes Point Mode lt ESC gt M1 Remote Request Mode mode command lt ESCoM3 trigger command lt ESC gt G Mode lt ESCoM0 Switch Steam Mode lt ESCoM2 Event Mode lt ESC gt MKESC gt I bbb where bbb the increment value can be from 000 to 225 Enable disable lt CR gt lt ESC gt MR in ASCII formats Enable Disable lt LF gt lt ESC gt ML in ASCII formats Fi
15. 6 3015 Support 1 866 746 3015 Fax 480 998 1751 www gtcocalcomp com Support 1 866 746 3015 SUMMASKETCH Fx Copyright 2014 GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Inc SummaSketch FX is a trademark of GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Inc All other products and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies assumes no responsibility for technical or editorial errors or omissions that may appear in this document or for the use of this material Nor does GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies make any commitment to update the information contained in this document This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of this document can be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Inc 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax
16. 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 26 v4 CalComp by TURNING technologies NOTE If you do not define the active area within approximately seven seconds the crosshair changes back to an arrow and it is necessary to click inside the tracking area box again To define the active area position the transducer on the lower left corner of the active area that you wish to define and click Then position the cursor on the upper right corner of the active area Click on TEST to test the next active area The new active area does not take effect until you click on TEST or OK NOTE To aid in defining the active area cut a piece of scrap paper to the size of the active area you wish to define and position it on the tablet and secure with tape Summagraphics Tablet Seiup aa Tracking Mode Relative Absolute Sensitiviy Button Assignments B Default Tracking Area C whale Tablet C Preserve Aspect Ratio Left Margin Top Margin Right Margin Bottom Margin TEE New active area defined 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 27 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Chapter 6 Configuring AutoCAD Release 12 for Windows This chapter assumes you re using a template with AutoCAD If you re not using a template you will need to designate a rectangular area within the active area as your screen pointing area Configuring the Wind
17. A icon should appear in the group window you selected 10 To run the control panel double click on the SUMMA icon The information features and setup icons will appear in the control panel window WinTab driver installation is now complete Refer to the next section for details on configuring the WinTab driver Switching between the MM and UIOF WinTab Drivers e If you re running Windows select EXIT from the File menu in Program Manager e Issue either the MM or UIOF commands e Atthe DOS prompt change to the Windows director i e CD WINDOWS ENTER e Atthe DOS prompt type SETUP to start the Windows Setup Utility e Use the up arrow keys to highlight the MOUSE line and press ENTER a 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com SummasSketch FX 21 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies e Select the appropriate driver from the displayed list of mouse devices When the Setup program prompts you to Accept the Configuration Shown Above confirm that the desired driver is shown on the mouse line and press ENTER to accept the configuration About the Summagraphics Control Panel The control panel window contains three utilities tablet information features and setup e Tablet Information Utility Displays information about the tablet being used A units dropdown menu allows you to view tablet information in different formats e Features utility Displays
18. NING technologies 5 Choose Configure Digitizer from the Configuration Menu Then type Y and ENTER to indicate that you do want to select a different digitizer 6 Ascreen listing the available digitizer drivers are displayed Select WINTAB Compatible Digitizer ADI 4 2 by Autodesk and press ENTER AutoCAD then displays aseries of prompts There are an infinite number of possible configurations that can be specified at this point Summagraphics recommends using the configuration listed below After successfully setting up the recommended configuration feel free to try other configurations AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response AutoCAD Prompt Response Do you want to configure the digitizer as a mole Type Y Do you want an audible mole context state indicator Type Y if you like beeps N if you do not Do you want a visible mole context state indicator Type Y Do you want to assign a cursor button to toggle modes Type Y Press any button except the pick button now Press one of the side buttons on the stylus or any button except the pick button on the four or 16 button cursor Do you want to assign a primary mole area Type N Do you want to assign a secondary mole area Type Y Enter lower left hand corner now Digitize
19. Sketch tablet formats The tablet can operate in either of two formats e MM Summasketch format e UIOF Microgrid format How do I change between formats Use the software utilities provided on the SummaSketch Drivers Utilities diskette to override the default tablet format What are the SummaSketch utilities The SummasSketch Utilities allow for the following e Reset the tablet without turning the power off and on e Switch between MM and UIOF formats e Test the tablet to ensure that it s working properly e Change the default tablet parameters to meet application requirements When do need to use the utilities To reset the tablet You may need to reset the tablet when switching between some applications Applications configure the tablet for their own needs Using one of the tablet reset 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 8 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies utilities MMRST used with tablets configured for UIOF Microgrid format clears the tablet for a new configuration Note that you can also reset the tablet by repowering it To change default tablet parameters Some applications will only support either the MM SummasSketch format or the UIOF Microgrid format For example a tablet configured for MM SummaSketch format and wishes to use an application written for the UlIOF Microgrid format change the default tablet format f
20. SummasSketch FX 1 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies SUMMASKETCH FX USER S GUIDE Table of Contents Part Installing and Using the Tablet 2 Chapter 1 Preparing for Use 2 Chapter 2 Caring for the SummaSketch Tablet 6 Part Il Using the Drivers Utilities Software 7 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Drivers Utilities Software 7 Chapter 2 Guidelines for Installing the Drivers 8 Chapter 3 AutoDesk Application Driver 9 Chapter 4 Summagraphics Tablet Driver Mouse Emulator 15 Chapter 5 Windows Driver WinTab Compliant 18 Chapter 6 Configuring AutoCAD Release 12 for Windows 27 Part III Summagraphics Utilities 30 Chapter 1 Resetting the Tablet MMRST and UIOFRST 30 Chapter 2 Testing the Tablet MMTEST 32 Chapter 3 Changing Tablet Formats MM COM UIOF COM and SEND COM 33 Part IV Appendices 37 AppendixA Introduction to the Drivers Utilities Software 37 Appendix B MM SummasSketch Format Command Summary 39 Appendix C UIOF Microgrid Command Summary 40 Appendix D TABLET COM amp TABLETMG COM Command Options 42 Appendix E WinTab File Names and Descriptions 45 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 866 746 3015 toll free www gtcocalcomp com 4809981751 fax SummasSketch FX 2 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Part I Installing and Using the Tablet Chapter 1 Preparing for Use Unpacking the Equipment The SummaSketch FX package contains the following equipment e Tablet with clear plastic overlay e Convertib
21. Z 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 10 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 4 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Y and then press ENTER A list of digitizer options appears on the screen Choose ADI P386 digitizer and press ENTER 5 Select the number corresponding to the tablet size and press ENTER 6 Enter the appropriate number of buttons on your pointing device stylus or cursor and select ENTER 7 You are now asked to choose the serial port to which your tablet is connected Type COM1 or COM2 and press ENTER 8 The configuration is now complete and you are now ready to use the Summagraphics tablet with AutoCAD Exit to the drawing editor and enter Y to save changes Installing the Protected Mode Driver for AutoCAD Release 12 1 Copy the protected mode drivers from the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities diskette to the ACAD DRV directory Example COPY A ADIDVR DGPSUMMA EXP C ACAD DRV 2 Start AutoCAD The AutoCAD Drawing Editor appears on the screen 3 Type CONFIG and press ENTER A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Select ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 4 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Y and press ENTER 5 Select the number corresponding to th
22. am onto the computer The INSTALL program prompts for the following information e Hard drive where Windows is installed e Name of the 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 Refer to Appendix E for names and descriptions of installed files and lines added to your SYSTEM INI file 4 Inthe Windows SETUP program at the System Information screen use the up down arrow keys to highlight the MOUSE line and press ENTER 5 Use the up down arrow keys to select OTHER requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer and select ENTER 6 Type the full path name of the SUMMA subdirectory under your Windows directory e g C WINDOWS SUMMA ENTER 7 Use the up down arrow keys to select the appropriate driver and press ENTER e Select SummaSketch WinTab Driver if you ve previously configured the tablet for MM SummasSketch format e Select Summagraphics UIOF WinTab Driver if you ve previously configured the tablet for the UIOF Microgrid format NOTE Some Windows 3 0 installations may experience an anomaly with the Windows Setup program After entering the path name to the SUMMA directory the Windows Setup program may respond with a second prompt for the location
23. batteries and cable plugged into the transducer simultaneously This could damage the transducer and void the warranty Using the Cursor Cordless To prepare either the four or sixteen button cursor for cordless use A Remove the battery door from the back of the cursor by inserting a small flathead screwdriver in the slot provided B Insert three 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment as marked Summagraphics recommends using Duracell MN2400 AAA batteries 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com lice 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 4 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies C Replace the battery door The cordless cursor is now ready for use with the SummasSketch FX tablet Proceed to step four of the installation instructions NOTE The cordless cursor has a special energy saving feature designed to extend the life of the batteries After approximately 5 10 minutes of non use the cursor will automatically shut itself off To reactivate the cursor simply press a button Using the Cursor Corded To prepare either the four or sixteen button cursor for corded use A Remove the battery door from the back of the cursor by using a small flathead screwdriver B Remove the batteries if the transducer was previously used cordless Carefully plug the four pin connector of the cursor cable into the socket located in the battery compartment Please note do not force the conn
24. d in MM SummaSketch format Installing the MM SummaSketch Format Driver Copy TABLET COM from the drivers utilities disk to the hard drive and run the driver before starting the application Command Syntax TABLET COM port transducer tracking other options 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 16 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Parameter Permissibie Values Description COM po default Indicates tablet is connected to seria port 1 of comp Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 2 of computer Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 3 of computer IBM PS 2 onl 4 Indicates tablet is connected to serial pon 4 of computer IBM PS 2 onl JBAXXXX Selects serial port with a base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal transducer C3 Selects three bution stylus 4 default Selecis four bunon curso OFF Disables the driver NOTE Refer to Appendix D for TABLET COM button mapping tracking and memory location options Examples For a SummaSketch FX Professional with a four button cursor connected for COM 2 type TABLET 2 C4 Sample Batch File TABLET 2 C4 Installs driver DOSSHELL Runs the DOSSHELL environment Running the Driver from CONFIG SYS Another way to install the driver is by including TABLET SYS as a device driver in the CONFIG SYS file In doing so the system automatically installs the
25. depassant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 47 CalComp by TURNING technologies European Union Emission Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89 366 ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices European Union WEEE Directive The manufacture of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment e In order to avoid the dissemination of the hazardous substances into the environment and to diminish the pressure on our natural resources GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies encourages you to return this product to the appropriate take back system facility These facilities reuse or recycle most of the materials in this equipment in a res
26. drivers utilities from the DOS prompt as well as sample batch files throughout this manual If you require additional information on batch files and how to create them refer to the DOS user s manual Chapter 3 Autodesk Application Drivers MM Summasketch Format Drivers Use these drivers if you ve configured AutoCAD 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 protected mode and a real mode driver e DGPSUMMA EXP protected mode driver Use this driver if you have release 11 or 12 of the 386 DOS extender version of AutoCAD and wish to take advantage of AutoCAD s protected mode capabilities e DGSUMMA COM real mode driver Use this driver with all DOS versions of AutoCAD Installing the Protected Mode Driver for AutoCAD Release 11 1 Copy the driver file from the diskette to the AutoCAD directory and rename it to ADIDIG EXP Example COPY A ADIDVR DGPSUMMA EXP C ACAD ADIDIG EXP 2 Start AutoCAD The main menu will appear on the screen 3 Select Configure AutoCAD from the screen menu A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale A
27. e tablet size and press ENTER 6 Enter the appropriate number of buttons on your pointing device stylus or cursor and select ENTER 7 You are now asked to choose the serial port to which your tablet is connected Type COM1 or COM2 and press ENTER 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 11 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 8 The configuration is now complete and you are now ready to use the Summagraphics tablet with AutoCAD Exit to the drawing editor and enter Y to save changes Installing the Real Mode Driver For All Versions of AutoCAD Copy the file D GSUMMA COM from the Drivers Utilities disk to the hard drive and run the driver before starting Autodesk applications Command Syntax DGSUMMA COM port transducer Parameter Permissible Vaiues Description COM po ft default Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 1 of computer B Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 2 of computer B Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 3 of computer IBM PS 2 only 7 4 Indicates tablet is connected to serial pon 4 of computer IBM PS 2 only transducer 3 Selects three bution stylus 4 Selects four button cursor _ of OFF Disables the driver Examples For a SummaSketch FX Professional with a four button cursor connected for COM 2 type DGSUMMA 2 C4 Sample Batch File DGSUMMA 2 C4 Installs driver CD ACAD C
28. ector into the socket The plug and socket are keyed and fit together in one direction only If one way does not work try the other C Insert the cursor cable into the groove at the bottom of the cursor making sure the round bead is lying flat inside the battery compartment D Replace the battery door E Plug the cursor cable into the top right socket on the SummaSketch FX tablet The corded cursor is now ready for use with the SummaSketch FX tablet Proceed to step four of the installation instructions NOTE Be certain to power down the tablet before plugging in a corded transducer Do not have the batteries and cable plugged into the transducer simultaneously This could damage the transducer and void the warranty Using the Stylus Cordless To prepare the three button pressure sensitive stylus for cordless use A Hold the stylus with the thumb resting on the clip over the battery hatch Press on the back of the stylus until hearing a click Using the other hand pull the hatch off the stylus 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com SummasSketch FX 5 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies B Insert two 2 393 batteries and replace the battery hatch Care should be exercised when inserting the batteries to be sure that the battery contacts are not overstressed bent too far back Be sure to observe the proper orientation polarity of the batteries C
29. figuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Y and then press ENTER A list of digitizer options appears on the screen Choose ADI P386 digitizer and press ENTER 5 Select the number corresponding to the tablet size and press ENTER 6 Enter the appropriate number of buttons on your pointing device stylus or cursor and select ENTER 7 You are now asked to choose the serial port to which your tablet is connected Type COM1 or COM2 and press ENTER 8 The configuration is now complete and you are now ready to use the Summagraphics tablet with AutoCAD Exit to the drawing editor and enter Y to save changes Installing the Protected Mode Driver for AutoCAD Release 12 1 Copy the protected mode drivers from the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities diskette to the ACAD DRV directory Example COPY A ADIDVR DGPSUMMA EXP C ACAD DRV 2 Start AutoCAD The AutoCAD Drawing Editor appears on the screen 3 Type CONFIG and press ENTER A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Select ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 4 At the configuration menu choose Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Y and press ENTER 5 Select the number corresponding to the tablet size and press ENTER 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fa
30. gies be liable for special indirect or 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 9981751 fax SummasSketch FX 50 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies consequential damages The price stated and paid for the equipment is a consideration in limiting GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies liability Notice Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies product call our Technical Support Department at 1 866 746 3015 or fax us at 480 998 1751 We can also be contacted through our website at www gtcocalcomp com in US at EUOffice gtcocalcomp com in Germany at infos calcomp fr in France Important All products returned to GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies for service must have prior approval in the form of a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA which can be obtained by calling the Technical Support Department 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 51 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Corporate Headquarters 14557 N 82 Street Scottsdale Arizona 85260 Tel 1 866 74
31. h 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 TABLET COM should configure tracking automatically or allow you to configure tracking through the application s setup utility The user of the following options will be overridden by the applications Relative Mode R Relative mode is the default setting There are four relative mode options S Sets both horizontal and vertical sensitivity Range 0 to 99 default 50 H Sets only the horizontal sensitivity Range 0 to 99 default 50 V Sets only the vertical sensitivity Range 0 to 99 default 50 P Option is the ballistic gain profile It controls acceleration of the screen cursor TABLET COM comes with four built in ballistic gin profiles Slow Moderate Fast and Uncelebrated Specify 1 2 3 or 4 E gt 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 9981751 fax SummasSketch FX 43 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Absolute Mode A Absolute mode maps the tablet s entire active area to the computer screen Relative mode options S H V M should not be used in Absolute mode NOTE Applications accept input from TABLET COM or TABLETMG COM as either absolute screen coordinates or relative mouse units also referred
32. hanges to the application directory ACAD ACAD Runs application ACAD Configuring AutoCAD for the Real Mode Driver After installing the Summagraphics ADI driver start AutoCAD and follow the instructions listed below You will need to copy the file to the c directory or give a correct path name 1 If running AutoCAD Release 11 choose Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main screen menu and press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu If running AutoCAD Release 12 type Configure at the command prompt and select ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 14557 N 82nd St ea aecen www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 12 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 At the configuration menu select Configure Digitizer AutoCAD asks if you want a new digitizer If installing for the first time type Yand press ENTER A list of digitizer options appears on the screen If running AutoCAD Release 11 select Autodesk Device Interface and press ENTER f running AutoCAD Release 12 choose ADI Digitizer and press ENTER 3 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 4 If running AutoCAD Release 11 select Exit to Main Menu and press ENTER f running AutoCAD Release 12 choose Exit to Drawing Editor and press ENTER 5 Type Y to save configuration changes and press ENTER UIOF Microg
33. he computer screen Aspect ratio is the ratio between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the computer screen The dimensions of the tablet active area defined 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 versa NOTE Aspect ratio cannot be guaranteed in a Windows environment because pixel shapes may vary from monitor to monitor causing graphics to be distorted You may need to make adjustments to your system to ensure proper aspect ratio Units Menu Specifies the measurement system used to display tablet information Metric or English Width and Height Controls These fields define the size of the tablet active area Use the arrow buttons or enter a value from your keyboard Margin Controls These fields define the position of the active area on the tablet Use the arrow buttons or enter a value from your keyboard Method 2 Using the Onscreen Graphic The tracking area box in the lower right hand corner of the tracking area panel represents the entire tablet active area The shaded area within this box illustrates the current user defined active area Position the screen pointer inside of the tracking area box and click Two things happen 1 the screen pointer changes from an arrow to a crosshair and 2 the entire tracking box becomes shaded 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com ps 480
34. he stylus in liquid The stylus comes with two different refill types one standard and a spring version In order to change the refill carefully twist the nose about 30 degrees counterclockwise and remove You will then be able to remove the refill by pulling it straight out After putting in the new refill reinstall the nose noting that the flat part is slanted 30 degrees to the top side button side before pushing in and twisting 30 degrees clockwise 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 7 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Part II Using the Drivers Utilities Software Chapter 1 Introduction to the Drivers Utilities Software About the SummaSketch FX Tablet Below is information to get acquainted with the SummaSketch FX tablet 1 What are SummaSketch Drivers A Summasketch driver is a program that allows the SummaSketch tablet to communicate with specific application programs For the tablet to act as an input device it must be able to communicate with the software A driver converts tablet data into information that can be read understood and used by your application Are there specific drivers for the different tablet formats Drivers are written for specific tablet formats and work with these tablet formats only Be sure to select the proper driver within the application software to match the tablet format What are the Summa
35. icates tablet is connected to serial port 2 of computer Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 3 of computer BM PS 2 onl Indicates tablet is connected to serial pon 4 of computer TBM PS onl BAX Selects serial port with a base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal transducer Selects three button stylus C4 default Selects four bution cursor C16 Selects sixteen button cursor JOEF Disables the driver NOTE Refer to Appendix D for TABLET COM button mapping tracking and memory location options Examples For a SummaSketch FX Professional with a four button cursor connected for COM 2 type TABLET 2 C4 Sample Batch File TABLETMG 2 C4 Installs driver DOSSHELL Runs the DOSSHELL environment 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 18 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 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 you boot or turn on the system Line Syntax DEVICE TABLETMG SYS COM port transducer tracking other options Please note that the command options are the same as those for running TABLETMG COM from the DOS prompt or a batch file Most of the command line arguments described for TABLET COM also works for TABLET SYS The excepti
36. le transducer with batteries for cordless operation and cable for corded operation e PC compatible interface cable e 25 to 9 pin serial adapter cable e Power supply e Drivers utilities software e User s manual If anything is missing from the package contact your authorized dealer or GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies at 1 866 746 3015 or gtco support gtcocalcomp com Connecting the Hardware Follow the below steps to installing the SummaSketch FX tablet 1 Connect the SummaSketch FX to the computer Plug the phone type connector of the interface cable into the tablet s top left marked 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 3 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Next plug the other end of the interface into the serial communications port on the computer If the computer has a 9 pin port use the 25 to 9 pin adapter cable between the interface cable and the computer 2 Attach the power supply to the SummasSketch FX Plug the barrel connector of the power supply into the interface cable as shown oe 3 Prepare the transducer for use Depending on the configuration purchased SummasSketch FX is shipped with a four sixteen button cursor or a three button pressure sensitive stylus All of the transducers can be used cordless or corded NOTE Be certain to power down the tablet before plugging in a corded transducer Do not have the
37. n shipment of the product Please also include your name address telephone number fax number email address and a description of the problem 5 If GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies determines that the unit is not defective within the terms of the warranty the consumer shall pay the cost of all freight charges as well as any repair charges Technical Support Web based Technical Support is available free of charge at www gtcocalcomp com where current driver releases as well as comprehensive technical support troubleshooting Technical Bulletins and FAQs can be found Telephone Technical Support is available free of charge to the original consumer for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase of the product Please contact our Technical Support Department at 1 866 746 3015 or fax your request to 480 998 1751 Disclaimer of Unstated Warranties The warranty printed above is the only warranty applicable to this purchase ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED Assuming the warranty above stated is otherwise applicable it is expressly understood and agreed that GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies sole liability whether in contract tort under any warranty in negligence or other shall be for the repair or replacement of the defective parts and under no circumstances shall GTCO CalComp by Turning Technolo
38. ons are the OFF command and the memory location options U E and HI Example For a SummaSketch FX with a four button cursor connected to COM 1 DEVICE TABLETMG SYS 1 C16 Chapter 5 Windows Driver Wintab Compliant Installing the Windows Drivers Below are instructions for installing MM SummaSketch or UIOF Microgrid format drivers for Microsoft Windows Windows must be installed on the system before installing the Summagraphics Windows drivers NOTE In order to use the SummaSketch FX with UIOF Microgrid drivers the tablet must be in the appropriate format The Windows drivers require 250 kilobytes of free hard disk space Before installing the drivers check for free disk space by issuing the DIR command on the target drive DOS will respond with nnn bytes free If there is insufficient disk space remove or move enough files to accommodate the driver then run the install program 1 Insert the Summagraphics Drivers Utilities diskette into the floppy disk drive At the DOS prompt type either A ENTER or B ENTER depending on how the drive is labeled 2 Change to the WINDVR directory by typing CD WINDVR ENTER 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com lice 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 19 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 3 Run the INSTALL program by typing INSTALL ENTER The INSTALL program installs the drivers and the SUMMA EXE control panel progr
39. ows Driver 1 Install the tablet Windows driver as described in Part Il Chapter 5 of this manual 2 Fasten the AutoCAD template to the tablet 3 Start Windows Open the Summagraphics Control Panel and double click on the Setup icon 4 The Setup dialog box appears In the Tracking Area field of the Setup dialog box click in the Whole Tablet and Preserve Aspect Ratio checkboxes so that there are no checkmarks 5 Position the screen pointer inside the black gray box in the lower portion of the Setup dialog box and click This box will turn completely gray 6 Digitize the lower left dot on the template s screen pointing area Next digitize the upper right dot on the template s screen pointing area When finished digitizing the two points click OK to close the dialog box Configuring AutoCAD for Windows 1 Install AutoCAD for Windows as explained in the AutoCAD Installation Guide 2 Start AutoCAD for Windows In the Drawing Editor select Preferences from the File dropdown menu 3 Inthe Preferences dialog box activate the Save to ACAD INI and the Digitizer Mouse Arbitrate ratio buttons Then click OK to close the dialog box and save changes 4 Select Configure from the File dropdown menu The current Configuration Screen appears Press ENTER until the Configuration Menu appears a 14557 N 82nd St Sh en www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 28 PN CalComp by TUR
40. ponsible way e The crossed out wheeled bin symbol below invites you to use these take back systems e Ifyou need more information about the collection reuse and recycling systems in your area please contact your local or regional waste authority e Further information about the responsible end of life management of this and other GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies products is available on our website at www gtcocalcomp com 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 48 CalComp by TURNING technologies Limited Warranty for SummaSketch FX GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Inc warrants these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card to ensure that your products are covered with this warranty Coverage Parts and labor are warranted for one 1 year from the date of the first consumer purchase for the digitizer tablet controller transducers and tablet accessories Power supply and cables are also warranted for one 1 year This warranty applies to the original consumer purchaser only Within the European Union the warranty period is two 2 years as mandated by the EU Contact your local dealer or distributor for additional warranty information Warranty is only valid if original consumer s purchase or lease date is less than or e
41. qual to six months from the original GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies sale date This information will be captured by the system serial number and confirmed by the reseller s purchase order A nominal Warranty Handling Fee will be charged after the first 90 days of use and calculated from the date of original consumer purchase This payment may be made by Visa MasterCard or American Express A copy of the sales receipt or invoice will be required for warranty verification Conditions Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in the products The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed if applicable 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized modification for any purpose unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product b Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies c Any damage in shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier d Any other cause which does not relate to a manufacturing defect 3 Any product not sold or leased to a consumer within six months of GTCO CALCOMP BY TURNING TECHNOLOGIES original sale date GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies will pay all labor and material e
42. rid Format Drivers Use these drivers if you have configured AutoCAD for a real or protected mode ADI driver NOTE In order to use the SummaSketch FX with UIOF Microgrid drivers the tablet must be placed in the appropriate format 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 protected mode driver and a real mode driver e DGPSUMMA EXP protected mode driver Use this driver if you have release 11 or 12 of the 386 DOS extender version of AutoCAD and wish to take advantage of AutoCAD s protected mode capabilities e DGSUMMA COM real mode driver Use this driver with all DOS versions of AutoCAD Installing the Protected Mode Driver for AutoCAD Release 11 1 Copy the driver file from the diskette to the AutoCAD directory and rename it to ADIDIG EXP Example COPY A ADIDVR DGPSUMMA EXP C ACAD ADIDIG EXP 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 13 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 Start AutoCAD The main menu will appear on the screen 3 Select Configure AutoCAD from the screen menu A listing of the current configuration appears on the screen Press ENTER to proceed to the configuration menu 4 At the con
43. rmware Version Enable Tablet ID Disable Tablet ID Reset Redefine Reset Mode Change to MM Filter Commands where bb 01 to 16 display filter status Baud Rate 19 2K Resend Last Coordinate Stop Transmission XOFF SummasSketch FX 40 lt ESC gt RO lt ESC gt R1 lt ESCoR2 lt ESOR3 lt ESOR4 lt ESOORS lt ESCR6 lt ESOR7 8 lt ESCR9 lt ESC gt g Resume Transmission XON phe Set minimum pressure Set tip switch sensitivity lt ESC gt MPTIbb where bb 00 to 99 of default pressure range 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 41 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Command ASCH Command ASCI Resolution definable Enable pressure format lt ESC gt MP1 X axis lt ESC gt PX bbbbj Disable pressure format lt ESC gt MP0O Y axis lt ESC gt PY bbbb Set minimum pressure to where bbbb is any number from 0001 to 4000 current pressure lt ESC gt MPN Set maximum pressure to Resolution Predefined current pressure lt ESC gt MPX 1 tpi lt ESCOCB Set maximum pressure lt ESC gt MPM bbbbb 2 Spi lt ESC gt C9 where bbbbb 02500 lt bbbbb 32767 4 lpi lt ESOoCA Disable dynamic max 106 Ipi lt ESC gt C7 pressure adjustment lt ESC gt MPDO 200 ipi lt ESC gt CO Enable dynamic max 10 lpmm lt ESC gt C1 pressure adjustment lt ESC gt MPD1 400 lpi lt ESC gt C6 Set pressure range to bbbbb lt ESC gt MPR bbbbb
44. rogram will create a directory named SUMMA in your Windows directory and copy the following files to it MWTSUMG DRV Summagraphics MG driver MWTSUMM DRV Summagraphics MM driver VSERMD 386 Summagraphics virtual port manager OEMSETUP INF Setup file README TXT Software information document SMPENOFF BAT Batch file to disable SmartPen feature INSTALL will then copy the following files into your Windows directory SUMMA EXE Summagraphics Control Panel WINTAB INI WinTab Driver Initialization file SMPENOFF BAT Batch file to disable SmartPen feature INSTALL will also copy the following file into your Windows System directory WINTAB DLL WinTab dynamic link library Information added to SYSTEM INI INSTALL will write the following lines to the top of your SYSTEM INI file where represents the communications port number you specified during the install procedure Virtual Tablet Port 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 9981751 fax SummasSketch FX 46 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Regulatory Statements and Warranty Radio and Television Interference The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits
45. rom MM to UIOF There are two utilities for changing between MM and UIOF formats MM COM Utility sets the format of a SummaSketch tablet to MM SummaSketch UIOF COM Utility sets the format of a SummaSketch tablet to UIOF Microgrid 7 SPECIAL NOTE FOR UIOF FORMAT USE To use the tablet in UlIOF Microgrid mode run the UIOF utility before starting the application driver Chapter 2 Guidelines for Installing the Drivers Utilities The Drivers Utilities Diskette e ADIDVR Contains the MM format and UIOF format drivers for AutoDesk applications both real mode and protected mode versions e TABLTDVR Contains the MM format and UIOF format versions of the Summagraphics tablet driver Microsoft mouse emulator e WINDVR Contains the MM format and UIOF format WinTab complaint drivers for Microsoft Windows e UTILITY Contains the following utilities MMRST UlIOFRST MMTEST MM UIOF and SEND Making Backups Before installing any of the drivers or utilities make a backup copy of the SummaSketch Driver Utilities diskette Use only your copy and store the master in a safe place 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com ps 480 998 1751 fax SummaSketch FX 9 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies DOS Prompt vs Batch Files You may run the SummasSketch drivers and utilities by typing commands at the DOS prompt or by creating batch files Included are examples of running the
46. s then it is operating properly If not refer to Appendix A What to do if a Problem Arises in the back of this manual Exiting MMTEST To exit MMTEST type lt CTRL gt X Chapter 3 Changing Tablet Format MM COM UIOF COM and SEND COM MM Tablet Configuration Utility The MM Utility configures a tablet to MM SummaSketch format Command syntax MM options selecis serial port 2 PC XT AT PS 2 and compatibles selects serial pon 3 PS 2 ont selects serial port 4 PS 2 oni selects serial port PS 2 only selects serial port 6 PS 2 onl selects serial port 7 PS 2 onl selects serial port 8 PS 2 onl i selects serial port with base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal displays help screen alel 3 a NOTES e When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Example To configure a tablet on COM 2 for MM SummaSketch format type MM 2 14557 N 82nd St ea eecen www gtcocalcomp com 866 746 3015 toll free 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 34 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies UIOF Tablet Configuration Utility The UIOF Utility configures a tablet to UIOF Microgrid format NOTES e When using the
47. serial port 7 PS 2 cal selects serial port 8 PS 2 oni BAXRXX selects serial pon with base address of xxxx address must be in hexadecimal selects serial port with IRQ line number x 2 selects no panty configuration displays help screen Ga NOTES e When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BA03F8 e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Test Results After running MMTEST the X Y coordinate data should be streaming on the screen The data is in the following format XXXXXX YYYYYY F P where X is the X coordinate data and Y is the Y coordinate data Fis the number of the cursor stylus button being pressed 1 2 3 4 etc P is proximity 0 is in proximity and 1 is out of proximity Move the cursor stylus around on the tablet surface You should see the X Y coordinates changing Press each of the cursor stylus buttons one at a time You should see the F field changing accordingly Lift the cursor stylus a few inches off the tablet surface You should see the P field change from 0 to 1 i 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com coiyiee 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 33 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies If the tablet performs all of these task
48. the lower left hand dot on the AutoCAD templates screen pointing area Enter upper right hand corner now Digitize the upper right hand dot on the AutoCAD templates 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 29 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies screen pointing area AutoCAD Prompt Do you want a primary toggle area Response Type N AutoCAD Prompt Do you want a secondary toggle area Response Type N 7 On the Configuration Menu type ENTER twice to save the configuration changes and return to the drawing editor 8 Configure the template as you normally would Refer to the AutoCAD Interface Installation and Performance Guide or third party template manual for detailed template configuration instructions When finished the template mole area tablet area and toggle button should be properly configured Digitizer Mode vs Mole Mode The tablet is initially set up in the Digitizer mode In Digitizer mode you can draw in the graphics area execute template picks and operate the cursor buttons However you cannot access the dropdown menus tool palette or manipulate the window this requires the Mole mode To enter in the Mole mode press the button previously defined as the Toggle button In Mole mode you can draw in the graphics area execute template picks and access the dropdown menus and tool palette However the cursor buttons
49. to as mickeys Absolute mode works only with those applications that accept input as absolute screen coordinators 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 application works only in relative mode and the absolute mode option will have no effect Other Options M Option 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 Option specifies how many screen updates to skip before actually plotting the cursor This feature is useful for laptops and other systems with slower LCD displays A small value is recommended because driver performance can be affected is anumber between 0 and 225 The default is NO NOTES e When selecting a serial port other than 1 2 3 or 4 the BA and I options must be used together e When using the BA option all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e Use the BA and I options when a non standard serial address is used in the computer Memory Location Options U E and HI These options all you to maximize the amount of memory available for DOS application programs Move a majority of the TABLET COM dri
50. to the driver and an erroneous path name Example C WINDOWS SUMMA SUMA 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 20 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies To continue simply backspace over the erroneous path name and re enter the proper path name Example C WINDOWS SUMMA ENTER 8 On the System Information screen confirm that the correct driver is shown on the MOUSE line Use the up down arrow keys to highlight Accept the Configuration Shown Above and press ENTER NOTE If reinstalling the driver an anomaly with the Windows 3 1 Setup program may occur After selecting the required driver the Setup program will prompt you again for the location of the driver To continue simply re enter the driver path name Example C WINDOWS SUMMA ENTER 9 Follow these steps to install the Summagraphics Control Panel icon in one of the program manager groups so that it s easily accessible from the Windows desktop e Start Windows and click anywhere in the group that you would like to locate the control panel icon in e Open the Program Manager and select NEW command from the File dropdown menu e Click on the Browse button to display the Browse dialog box e Type SU to automatically scroll up the file listing Note that SUMMA EXE now appears at the top e Select SUMMA EXE from the scroll list and click OK to exit each dialog box The SUMM
51. us 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll f Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com ps 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 23 v4 CalComp by TURNING technologies The Setup Utility The setup utility provides fields for changing the following tablet parameters tracking mode button assignments and tracking area Each of these options are fully explained below Tracking Arca Do Wwhole Tablet L Preserve Aspect Ratio Units finches Height Lett Margin Top Margin Right Margin Modifying the Tracking Mode You may select either of two tracking modes Relative Mode Changes the tablet to relative tracking like a mouse It also activates the sensitivity control To modify the sensitivity use the arrow buttons or 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 24 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies type in a new value The higher the number in the Sensitivity box the faster the screen pointer moves e Absolute Mode Changes the tablet to absolute tracking The Sensitivity field deactivates and will have no effect on tracking when in absolute mode About the Button Assignments Area Default Check Box Indicates if the button assignments are defaults Button Menu Lists the buttons on the stylus or cursor Button Function Menu Lists the functions assigned to each stylus or cursor button When the default
52. ver to a memory location outside of the 640K area used by most application programs The U command shifts the driver to the upper memory area between 640K and 1MB The E command moves the driver into expanded memory The HI command shifts the driver into the high memory area between 1 MG and 1 064 MG 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 44 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Your computer system needs to support these options before they can be used The designated memory must be installed as RAM To use E you must have either expanded memory hardware such as Intel Above Board or a software driver such as EMM386 or QEMM in your machine To use HI you must have a 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 Only TABLET COM can be relocated TABLET SYS cannot be relocated You cannot relocate TABLET COM into another memory area without first removing the mouse driver by using the TABLET OFF command 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 45 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies Appendix E WinTab File Names and Descriptions File Names and Descriptions While installing the WinTab Driver the INSTALL p
53. want to decrease it If you have a heavy touch you may want to increase it The Test button allows the user to test the threshold percentage before accepting its value The Test button will turn gray if you surpass the pressure threshold while clicking on it Sensitivity Allows you to change the amount of pressure that is passed from the stylus to the application Use a low percentage if you have a heavy touch Use a high percentage if you have a light touch Note that some applications allow for this type of adjustment within a control panel or preferences dialog In these applications this setting will give you an even greater range of sensitivity than the application allows independently Effects of this setting are diagrammed below P OP Low OP Medium s ur ur 50 rE som AP te te ve ps ps Ps High us us us gt 50 tu tu tu Input Pressure Input Pressure ma Input Pressure SmartPen Enable When SmartPen is enabled your tablet will override the default pressure settings with SmartPen pressure settings SmartPen pressure settings are set each time you press down within the active area of the tablet with your pressure stylus In this manner the tablet continuously monitors the maximum pressure exerted and automatically adjusts the pressure range and pressure values accordingly When SmartPen is disabled the tablets maximum pressure setting will default to the highest nominal maximum pressure value for your styl
54. will not have the usual AutoCAD definitions Instead the pick button remains the pick button and the button defined as the toggle button remains a toggle button All other buttons will produce results that are defined in the Summagraphics Windows Control Panel 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 30 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Part Ill Summagraphics Utilities Chapter 1 Resetting the Tablet MMRST and UIOFRST MMRST Command The MMRST command resets a tablet that is configured for MM SummaSketch format Command Syntax MMRST options 7 5 se i 20 se i 3 oF displays help screen NOTES e When using the BA option Base Address all four digits must be specified Example for COM 1 BAO3F8 e This program transmits in the MM SummaSketch default serial communication configuration 9600 baud 8 data bits odd parity and 1 stop bit e Use the BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non standard address within the computer e Asummary of command line switches are always available by starting the program with switch or H Example To reset an MM SummaSketch format tablet connected to COM 2 type MMRST 2 866 746 3015 toll free 14557 N 82nd St Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 31 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies UIOFRST Command
55. x SummasSketch FX 14 PN CalComp by TURNING technologies 6 Enter the appropriate number of buttons on your pointing device stylus or cursor and select ENTER 7 You are now asked to choose the serial port to which your tablet is connected Type COM1 or COM2 and press ENTER 8 The configuration is now complete and you are now ready to use the Summagraphics tablet with AutoCAD Exit to the drawing editor and enter Y to save changes Installing the Real Mode Driver For All Versions of AutoCAD Copy the file DGMG COM from the Drivers Utilities disk to the hard drive and run the driver before starting Autodesk applications Command Syntax DGMG COM port transducer Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 2 of computer Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 3 of computer IBM PS 2 onl Indicates tablet is connected to serial port 4 of computer IBM PS 2 onl Selects three button stylus Selects four button cursor Selects 16 button cursor Disables the driver Examples For a SummaSketch FX Professional with a four button cursor connected for COM 2 type DGSUMMA 2 C4 Sample Batch File DGSUMMA 2 C4 Installs driver CD ACAD Changes to the application directory ACAD ACAD Runs application ACAD 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com coiyiee 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 15 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies Configuring AutoCAD for the Real Mode Driver
56. xpenses for covered items but will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installation charges 14557 N 82nd St 866 746 3015 toll free Scottsdale AZ 85260 www gtcocalcomp com 480 998 1751 fax SummasSketch FX 49 PN A CalComp by TURNING technologies 2 Costs for initial technical adjustments setup including adjustment of user controls 3 Certain shipping charges Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty 4 Packaging costs Customers should keep their boxes Warranty Service Procedures 1 To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies product contact the Technical Support Department to receive a Return Material Authorization Number RMA and shipping instructions by calling 1 866 746 3015 2 Ship the product to GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies with the RMA marked clearly on the outside of the box Without a clearly marked RMA on the shipping box GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies reserves the right to refuse the shipment 3 Although you must pay any shipping charges to ship the product to GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies for warranty service GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies will pay the return shipping charges for ground shipment Other shipping options are available at an additional fee 4 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated sales invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included i

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