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3M™ MicroTouch™ Software MT 7 User Guide

1. The Draw program lets you test the operation of the touch sensor and pen by checking the accuracy and speed with which the system responds to your touch To draw simply touch the sensor and drag your finger or pen The following options will help you use the draw program more effectively e Press B blank to clear the screen and display a blank drawing canvas e Press G grid to clear the screen and display a grid that you can use as a drawing guide default setting e Press L line to draw solid lines on the screen default setting e Press D dots to draw dotted lines on the screen where each dot represents a point reported by the touch sensor e Press the Space Bar to clear the screen 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Restore Factory Settings Software The Reset Software option is useful if you have reconfigured the MT 7 software and need to get back to a working state This option will restore supplier factory configuration settings If none exist it will reset to 3M Touch System defaults Controller The Restore Controller option is useful if you have reconfigured the controller and need to get back to a working state Pressing this button restores 3M Touch System factory set system defaults If after restoring controller factory defaults you lose touch you will need to reboot in order to restore touch Note You must perform a calibration after re
2. When touching the calibration target make sure to Face the display directly Perform the calibration in the position sitting or standing you expect to normally use the touch sensor Touch the calibration target firmly and precisely with your fingertip During Calibration be careful to keep your fingernails and other fingers away from the touch sensor as you touch the target Repeat these instructions for additional calibration targets Once you have calibrated the touch sensor a dialog box will appear to ask if you wish to test accept or cancel this calibration If you select Accept then the new calibration settings are automatically accepted If you select Test then a Draw refer to the Tools tab for more details screen appears When you exit Draw mode a dialog will prompt Are you satisfied with the results e Selecting Yes will keep the new calibration settings e Selecting No will restore the original pre calibration settings If you select Cancel the original settings will be restored without change Testing the Calibration If you accidentally liftoff from the sensor in the wrong place during calibration you will distort the touch sensor calibration Test by touching several points on the sensor to make sure you are satisfied with the calibration results The cursor should be located underneath your finger or pen when you touch the sensor Repeat the Calibration process until you are satisfied Recalibrat
3. If these are missing run Installdriver bat inside WINNT Program Files MicroTouch MT7 to reload the driver If this does not work then run Removedriver bat reboot then rerun Installdriver bat Right click tool buttons are swapped Using the control panel it is possible to change which button on a mouse generates the left and right clicks This feature allows left handed people to use their index finger to produce a left click This setting causes the touch driver to also reverse the meaning of a touch Normally a touch produces a left click With the changed setting above a touch starts producing a right click To address this edit the file TwFactory cfg in the MT 7 for Windows software directory If this file is empty add in the text lt Touch gt lt Touch gt Between these two lines add a new line SwapMouseButtons 1 Save the file Open a command line window and set your working directory to the MT 7 for Windows directory Issue the command TwCfgUtil u TwFactory cfg At this point your touches start producing the desired left clicks If your system supports multiple users you may need to create separate files such as TwLeft cfg and TwRight cfg In TwLeft cfg set SwapMouseButtons to 1 and in TwRight cfg set SwapMouseButtons to 0 Add the above TwCfgUtil to each user s Startup menu or login script using TwLeft cfg or TwRight cfg as appropriate A Previous Version of TouchWare Software Was Detected N
4. MT 7 for Linux Overview MT 7 for Linux provides support for the Linux operating system for kernels 2 4 and 2 6 This product includes a user space touch screen driver an X input module and a calibration tool This build has the initial release of the Control Panel application This program allows a user to calibrate sensors and customize the touch system System Requirements Hardware Prerequisites The MT 7 for Linux software runs on most computers that run the Linux kernel 2 4 or 2 6 operating systems The computer s processor must be compatible with the Intel x86 series of processors One or more of the following 3M MicroTouch touch controllers EX USB HID and Serial capacitive and resistive controllers CX USB controllers DX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers PX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers RX USB and Serial resistive controllers SX Serial pen controllers Depending on the sensor either a serial port or a USB port is required Software Prerequisites The MT 7 for Linux software requires a 32 bit version of the Linux operating system of kernels 2 4 or 2 6 If using USB controllers the Linux operating system kernel 2 6 is required Shared memory support is required This is absent in some early kernel 2 4 systems The calibration tool requires an X11 compliant X Windows server 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 38 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide
5. A Previous Version of TouchWare Software Was Detected 52 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 5 Introduction About This Manual This manual describes how to e Install 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 for your touch system and specific operating system e Use the MT 7 control panel to customize your work environment e Troubleshoot the touch sensor Before installing MT 7 software you must complete the appropriate hardware connections for your controller For instructions refer to your appropriate 3M MicroTouch Controller Reference Guide All technical documentation can be found on the 3M Touch Systems Inc website at www 3mtouch com The drivers included in MT 7 will support the following e Al current 3M MicroTouch controllers no legacy controllers and chipset designs e Capacitive and resistive touch technologies e Both USB and RS 232 communication protocols Sensor Care and Cleaning The sensor requires very little maintenance 3M Touch Systems Inc recommends that you periodically clean the glass surface A CAUTION To reduce the risk of the potentially hazardous situations associated with the use of isopropyl alcohol which may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage Follow all instructions and recommendations in the alcohol manufacturer s Material Safety Data Sheet and product label Typically an isop
6. MT 7 software records the new settings in the system registry These changes take effect immediately Uninstalling MT 7 Software The Uninstall program removes all MT 7 software components from your computer These components include MT 7 software files directories folders and registry key items The Uninstall program also removes all MT 7 software entries from the system registry files Note For details on how to uninstall MT 7 for Windows CE Windows XP Embedded and Linux refer to Chapters 3 4 and 5 To uninstall MT 7 software 1 Close MT 7 software if it is open 2 Click on Start gt Programs gt MicroTouch MT 7 gt Uninstall MT 7 Software The path may be different if you performed a custom installation and chose a custom name for the MT 7 software program group 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to remove MT 7 software 3M Touch Systems strongly suggests you reboot your system when complete 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 13 CHAPTER 2 MT 7 Software Control Panel Overview The MT 7 software control panel consists of tabs that allow you to determine the best settings for your touch system configuration Use the Main tab to run a 3 point calibration routine for optimum accuracy of your touch sensor Use the Touch Settings tab to define the touch actions that equate to mouse actions and add right click functionality to the touch se
7. MT JOE ee dee EE Ae EE de Se 8 Performing a Silent Install vies ccs eating lew tosses cs aa ade ages AE Greased 11 Customizing Your Touch Settings eee eesecsseceseceseceseceseeeseesseeeeneesaeeeaeeeaaeenaes 12 Uninstalling MT 7 Software siise anori sisien eee niate teiser 12 Chapter 2 MT 7 Software Control Panel OAS AA PE E E A T 13 Opening the MT 7 Control Panel oo eee eeceeseesecsseceseceseceseceeeeseeeseeseneesaeeeaeeeaaes 13 ET EE 14 Pouch Settings Tab derbai ANERE ed AE 18 Edge Adjustment ab aen dox detec geckeger eddi e 20 Edge Adjustment Setting cnni ig ice ei secede ENEE EELER 21 Tools Ke EE EE 22 Controller Fab EN 26 Chapter 3 Windows CE Overview Installati n Instructions enion eE E S e VEN ESE ESRA RE taa RaRa 31 Instructions For Platform Builder For Microsoft Windows CE A0 32 Supporting Multiple Windows CE Version 32 Supporting Multiple Projects eee ee eeseeseeeseecseecssecesecsaecsseceeecsseeeseeseaeeeaeeeaaeenaes 33 Slow KEE 33 Chapter 4 Windows XP Embedded Overview Installation INStruCtiOnis sescent eanan aetta r iE Ee 35 Loading MT 7 Into The Components Database Manager eseeceeeeneereereereereeree 35 MT 7 Component Selection In Target Designer 35 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide MTF Ee e 36 MT 7 for Linux Overview ER EE 37 Installation Insthuct Ons sangene ii EES 38 Error M
8. To change the Controller ID 1 These values may be edited from the Tools tab Advanced Options menu and select Enable controller identifier editing The resulting editable field appears on the Controller tab 2 Controller ID values can be as simple as 00000001 00000002 and 00000003 3 Once the IDs are set you are done Exit the control panel Setting Up Multiple Displays To setup Multiple Displays 1 Open the MT 7 Multiple Monitor Manager by clicking Start gt Programs gt MicroTouch MT 7 MultiMonitor Manager 2 To associate or link a touch screen to a particular display select that display and simply touch a touch screen Note that the displays have colored frames that will blink when selected and match the touch screen frame once they have been linked 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 46 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 3 Once you have linked your touch screens to displays you may choose to Save your changes Cancel your changes or simply Start Over In the screen below none of the touch screens or displays has been linked WAT 7 Multiple Monitor Manager Touch Screens Monitor Arrangement To associate or link a touch screen to a particular monitor select that monitor and simply touch the touch screen Note that the monitors have colored frames that will match the touch screen frame once they have been linked Save amp Exit Start Over Cancel amp Exit In the
9. Touch the sensor and position your fingertip to completely cover the green target When touching the target make sure you a Face the display directly b Perform the linearization in the position sitting or standing you expect to use the touch sensor c Touch the target firmly and precisely with your fingertip Be careful to keep your other fingers away from the sensor as you touch the target Hold a steady touch over the target until you hear a beep or until the target turns red 5 Repeat these instructions until all 25 targets have been touched A dialog will appear asking if you wish to Test Accept or Cancel e If you select Accept then the new calibration settings are automatically accepted e If you select Cancel the original settings will be restored without change e If you select Test the 25 targets will now be replaced with a set of 16 targets used to verify the linearization performed in steps 1 through 5 These targets are yellow to begin with If you successfully touch the target it turns green If you are off it turns red and returns a percentage error number If the linearization is not within acceptable tolerances you should perform the linearization process again Repeat the previous process for each of these targets This process automatically returns to the control panel once complete If you are using a pen stylus repeat the linearization procedure with the pen 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprieta
10. considered the easiest mode to use with an immediate reaction to touch Lifting off is equivalent to releasing the mouse button e To click touch the object Lift off the sensor e To double click touch the object twice quickly at the same location e To drag touch the object Slide your finger to the new location Lift off the sensor 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 19 Touchdown Mode Touchdown Mode enables you to create an immediate button action as soon as you touch the sensor In Touchdown Mode you cause a button down at the cursor location with a short pause and then a button up You can leave your finger on the sensor but only a single touch is registered until you lift your finger off the sensor and touch down again Touching the sensor is equivalent to pressing and releasing the mouse button The action occurs as soon as you touch the sensor This mode is best for button based applications like a calculator Drawing or dragging is not supported in this mode Liftoff Mode Liftoff Mode enables you to position the cursor where you want before creating a button action In Liftoff Mode the cursor will follow your finger for a more accurate touch When you want to select an item lifting your finger off the sensor will cause a button down short pause and then a button up to occur Touching the sensor is equivalent to moving the mouse position The button down but
11. creating the necessary init script creating symbolic links in usr lib making a X input module available enabling USB hotplug for 3M MicroTouch devices and creating a Remove script Before installing the package read below to see if any of these special situations apply to you If they do you may need to edit the Install script If you run the Install script and then discover errors always run the Remove script to undo the installation This removes possibly erroneous links into your system Then edit the Install script make the necessary changes and install again 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 39 Normal Installation Copy the tar gz file into the directory where you want the package to reside such as etc Issue the command tar xzf twscreen lt version gt tar gz where lt version gt is a version number string of the tar gz file This creates the directory twscreen in the current directory From there go into the twscreen directory and issue the command Install This script installs links in the Linux and X Windows system for your touch sensor to work with your system Installing on Write Protected Systems The MT 7 for Linux software requires access to a writeable directory for runtime and configuration data By default it uses a data directory in the twscreen directory If you need to have the package in a read only directory then decide on a
12. following example Touch screen A has been linked to Monitor 1 and Touch Screen B has been linked to Monitor 2 Note the color similarities once a touch screen and a display have been associated EE MT 7 Multiple Monitor Manager Touch Screens Monitor Arrangement Touch screen B has been linked to monitor 2 Note the color similarities once a touch screen and a monitor have been associated To continue select a monitor and touch a touch screen Save amp Exit Start Over pares Eat 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 47 In the following screen there are 5 touch screens and 9 monitors that can be linked E MT 7 Multiple Monitor Manager Touch Screens Monitor Arrangement To associate or link a touch screen to a particular monitor select that monitor and simply touch the touch screen Note that the monitors have colored frames that will match the touch screen frame once they have been linked Save amp Exit Start Over Cancel amp Exit In the following example Touch screen A has been linked to monitor 2 Touch screen B has been linked to monitor 7 Touch screen C has been linked to monitor 1 Touch screen D has been linked to monitor 9 and Touch screen E has been linked to monitor 8 Note the color similarities once a touch screen and a monitor have been associated E MT 7 Multiple Monitor Manager Touch Screens Monitor Arrangement Touch s
13. in a directory other than etc init d or etc rc d then set InitDir to the appropriate path LSBDir An init script must adhere to a variety of conventions Some conventions use files such as function in the script directory The variable InitDir handles these cases Some LSB compliant systems require access to a file init functions normally found in lib lsb If you have an LSB system and the init functions file is not in lib Isb you need to change the value of LSBDir JavaBinDir Set this symbol to the path of the Java runtime environment JRE This is needed to run the MT 7 Control Panel If not set the control panel will use the system s default java program ConvertAtRead The MT 7 for Linux X input module translates raw touch data from the touch driver into the X Windows server screen locations Normally the X server does this in two steps first reading the raw input data from the input module and then having the module convert the coordinates as a second step Some versions of the X Org server code require that the input module return only converted coordinates in the single read step This seems to apply only to early 1 4 versions of the server If you use this server or if touch is inaccurate after calibration change the ConvertAtRead value to true To determine the version of your X server issue the command X version XorgConf Starting with X Org s X server version 1 5 a server configuration is
14. no longer needed However MT 7 for Linux requires one to register its X input module with the server In this case the Install script copies a generic configuration file to etc X11 xorg conf If you want the configuration file copied elsewhere change the XorgConf value to the desired file name 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 41 Error Messages During Installation This covers error messages generated by the Install script Programs used by the script may generate their own messages This section does not cover those messages ERROR MT 7 for Linux not installed shared memory support not detected The MT 7 for Linux software uses shared memory Some older Linux systems do not provide this support and the package will not run Contact 3M Touch Systems for other options Cannot install the init script The Install script tries to detect the presence of the chkconfig and update rc d utilities and the etc rc d rc local script If it cannot find any of these this message appears If your system uses the chkcconfig or update re programs make sure the PATH environment variable contains the path to where the programs reside If rc local is in another directory edit the Install script and change the value of the InitDir variable If your system uses some other system you need to place the init script TWDrvStartup in the appropriate place The Install script creates a c
15. that you recalibrate the touch sensor after you run the Touch Screen Frequency option Controller ID Note Changing this field will affect your multiple monitor setup From the Tools tab you can choose the Advanced Options button From the Advanced Options dialog select Enable Controller Identifier Selection to activate this option on the controller tab If you do not have a multiple monitor setup you do not need to use this field Please refer to the Multiple Monitor section for more information 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 31 CHAPTER 3 Windows CE Overview MT 7 Software a member of the MicroTouch Software Suite provides unified driver support for MicroTouch touch technologies over a wide range of operating systems This version supports Microsoft Windows CE operating systems versions 4 0 4 1 4 2 5 0 and 6 0 Intended for touch system integrators MT 7 provides flexibility in defining how the touch sensor affects the system This product includes a Touch driver a Control Panel a Calibration Tool and a Multiple Monitor Tool Installation Instructions Using Windows Explorer browse to the software distribution and double click on the Setup program to start the installation If you downloaded the distribution unzip the file into another directory The Installer requires that Platform Builder be installed in your Windows 2000 or XP mac
16. touch sensor to the display s screen You should run this program after installation or whenever adding a new sensor to the system Run the program by running the TwCalib program 2 The Control Panel provides more features to customize your touch system Run this program as needed by running the StartCP script Note This is a Java program and runs with the JRE from Sun If you experience problems running the Control Panel download a JRE from Sun s website and install it You also need to edit the StartCP script to provide the proper path to the JRE Known Issues Refer to the Readme txt file for a list of known issues associated with this release 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 45 APPENDIX A Multiple Monitor Setup Windows Only Overview The Multiple Monitor Manager enables you to set up multiple displays with touch sensors You must intentionally load this utility during installation in order to configure multiple displays To begin ensure that you have unique identifiers for each controller Check them from the Main tab Controller ID This field identifies the controller s attached to your system If any controller ID value appears with a dot for example USBO0000001 1 USB00000001 2 etc you have two or more controllers with the same identifier You must change these IDs before you run the multiple monitor manager Changing the Controller ID
17. values in any homogeneous material unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS a 0 1 by weight for lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers or b 0 01 by weight for cadmium This information represents 3M s knowledge and belief which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M NOTICE Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M Touch Systems Inc Product the Producer including that solid state equipment has operation characteristics different from electromechanical equipment some of which factors are uniquely within User s knowledge and control it is essential that User evaluate the 3M Touch Systems Inc Product and software to determine whether it is suitable for User s particular purpose and suitable for User s method of application 3M Touch Systems Inc statements engineering technical information and recommendations are provided for User s convenience but their accuracy or completeness is not warranted 3M Touch Systems Inc products and software are not specifically designed for use in medical devices as defined by United States federal law 3M Touch Systems Inc products and software should not be used in such applications without 3M Touch Systems Inc express written consent User should contact its sales representative if User s opportunity involves a medical
18. 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide For Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product MicroTouch MicroTouc 3M 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 2 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of 3M Touch Systems Inc 3M may have patents or pending patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you license to these patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from 3M Touch Systems Inc The information provided in this document is intended as a guide only For the latest detailed engineering specifications please contact your 3M Touch Systems Inc Application Engineer 3M Touch Systems Inc is committed to continually improving product designs as a result product specifications may be subject to change without notification RoHS compliant 2005 95 EC means that the product or part does not contain any of the following substances in excess of the following maximum concentration
19. The control panel requires a Java runtime environment JRE compatible with Sun Microsystems Java Installation Instructions The MT 7 for Linux software is proprietary and not open source The distribution is an executable program Run this program using the following command line Chmod a x mt7 bin You will then be asked to either accept or decline the license agreement If you accept the agreement the program produces a tar gz file Follow the remaining instructions to complete the installation process For your convenience the tar gz file contains a copy of the license in the file License txt Preparation You must log in the Linux operating system as the root user or use the eu command to get super user access On some systems you may need to run in single user mode run level 1 on some systems The installation process requires write access to various system directories By default the directories are etc udev or etc hotplug usr lib xorg modules input or usr X11R6 lib modules input usr lib etc init d or etc rc d etce X11 xinit xinitre d or etc X11 xsessions d After installation completes the MT 7 for Linux software no longer requires write access to these directories General Instructions The MT 7 for Linux package arrives as a tar gz file By default the expanded package resides in the subdirectory twscreen A script named Install installs the package Installation includes
20. after 5 30 p m until 8 00 p m US Eastern Standard Time 9 a m to 5 p m throughout Europe You can contact 3M Touch Systems Inc Technical Support US only Eastern Standard Time by calling the hot line sending email or a fax Technical Support Hot Line 978 659 9200 Technical Support Fax 978 659 9400 Toll Free 1 866 407 6666 Option 3 Email US TS techsupport mmm com Contact 3M Touch Systems Contact information for all offices can be found on our website at http www 3Mtouch com 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 7 CHAPTER 1 Installing MT 7 Software 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 allows users to select launch and drag objects using the touch sensor MT 7 provides support for MicroTouch sensor operation for all applications running under the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Linux MT 7 Software Overview Your touch product includes several software tools to help you work with and customize the touch sensor Specifically MT 7 software includes the following programs and utilities Touch drivers Control panel Software uninstall utility Windows only Calibration tool Multi Monitor tool Windows only Touch Drivers Touch drivers are the software the system uses to communicate with the touch controllers MT 7 Soft
21. and once with the pen if you are using Pen Finger mode Pen Modes Note Changing the Pen mode setting can optimize the performance of the touch sensor In Pen Finger mode the pen controller checks for input from either a pen or a finger The pen controller always gives priority to the pen If you are not currently using the pen for your touch application use Finger Only mode for optimum system performance If you are not currently using your finger for your touch application use Pen Only mode for optimum system performance Pen only mode The system recognizes only pen touches on the sensor The system ignores finger touches on the sensor Finger only mode The system recognizes only finger touches on the sensor The system ignores pen touches on the sensor Pen and finger mode The system recognizes both pen and finger touches on the sensor This mode is the default mode for Pen controllers If the system detects both pen and finger touches at the same time it gives the pen higher priority and acknowledges only the pen touches This priority prevents accidental touches from your finger or hand being interpreted as input 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 29 If you are using the pen and you lift the pen from the sensor the system does not recognize finger touches until after a system defined time delay If your finger is on the sensor when the pen lifts off the syste
22. ant Note You do not need to use A these options in order to use your touch system If you are not familiar with the use of these options do not use them Enabling some of these options may alter the performance of your touch screen or render it inoperable Advanced Options I Enable manual linearization IT Enable pendinger selection IT Enable frequency selection IT Enable controller identifier editing 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 26 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Controller Tab E MI 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 13 Main Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools Controller Controller Type EXII 77205C Rev 3 0 Linearization Linearization is a process thatfine tunes the touch screen Do this only at the direction of 3M Technical Support Touch Screen Frequency Adjust the touch screen frequency so the cursor is steady when touching the screen 96 is Close Help About The Controller tab contains different choices depending on the type of touch controller s you have attached to your system and which options you selected from the Advanced Options from the Tools tab Controller Type If you have more than one controller attached to your system this field displays the controller currently selected on the Main tab This data may be useful for Technical Support issues The touch controllers supported with this release are as follows EX USB HID and Serial capacitive and res
23. art Copying Files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files IF you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings Controller Support EX Serial Support EX USB Support CX USB Support DX Serial Support DX USB Support RX Serial Support Rx USB Support SX Serial Support User Interface Control Panel Help Files lt Back Cancel The User Interface provides the following components The Control Panel is used to configure the touch sensor The Help button launches a searchable PDF of this guide The Calibration Tool is recommended if you are not loading the Control Panel The Multiple Monitor Manager enables you to set up multiple displays with touch sensors You must load this file in order to configure multiple displays Utilities and Tools Select Components Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Controller Support User Interface Utilities and Tools Blank Cursor Legacy Driver Description These features provide optional support for the touch system lt Back Cancel 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 11 This option enables you to hide the cursor By selecting this MT 7 Software installs a blank cursor on your system To always hide the cursor open the Win
24. ch sensors Microsoft WHQL Certification Note that the MT 7 touch driver is WHQL certified WHQL certification is designed to ensure that the new hardware device complies with operating system requirements Without the WHQL certificate the user is notified of potential compatibility issues when installing the device Installing MT 7 Software Note For specific installation instructions for Windows CE Windows XP Embedded and Linux refer to Chapters 3 4 and 5 When you install MT 7 software you have several installation options Typical Install basic features needed to support touch Full Install installs all components Custom Install select which components you wish to install Upgrade if you have MT 7 software already will update the components you have installed 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 9 To install MT 7 software L Make sure you have completed the appropriate hardware connections Serial controllers should be connected before you begin USB can be plugged in either before or after The controller can then be automatically detected and there will be no need to reboot Power on your system Make sure no other applications are open Download the MT 7 Software program from the www 3Mtouch com website Unzip the file into a directory of your choice Using Windows Explorer browse to that MT 7 folder and double click the Setup ex
25. choose the Advanced Options button From the Advanced Options dialog select Enable Frequency Selection to activate this option on the controller tab if you are using a capacitive EX based controller In the Touch Screen Frequency box you will see a pull down list of several frequency options In general the highest possible frequency will provide the best results Once you change the frequency do not touch the sensor for approximately 30 seconds Touch will return when the frequency has been changed Test to see if you are satisfied On a pen controller system you have the option to change the frequency for both your finger and the pen if you are using Pen Finger mode Testing the Newly Selected Frequency Any time you adjust the Touch Screen Frequency you should test how the touch sensor is working and verify you are satisfied with the operation of the touch sensor Test the sensor by touching in several places and sliding your finger around the sensor The cursor should hold steady and smooth If you see erratic or jittery cursor movement readjust the Touch Screen Frequency 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 30 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Adjust the frequency until your touch test produces acceptable results A good test is to go to the Draw program and hold your finger steady on the sensor If the resulting pattern is a crisp and clear single dot you should have a good frequency It is recommended
26. creen D has been linked to monitor 9 Note the color similarities once a touch screen and a monitor have been associated To continue select a monitor and touch a touch screen Save amp Exit Start Over Cancel amp Exit 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 49 Overview APPENDIX B Troubleshooting the Touch System This chapter provides tips and strategies for problems you may encounter with the touch system either during installation or normal use 3M Touch Systems Inc is committed to helping you get the most out of your touch system If you are unable to resolve your problem using the troubleshooting information contained in this chapter contact 3M Touch Systems Inc Technical Support For information on how to reach technical support in your area refer to the 3M Touch Systems Inc Support Services section at the beginning of this guide If you are experiencing problems with the touch sensor check that all cables are connected properly and restart your system Verify that any previously loaded hardware and or software installed in the same serial port as your sensor has been uninstalled Even though the hardware has been disconnected the software can still claim the port Ensure that all components are completely removed from the system files To correct the communication settings in a Windows system use the Windows Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter f
27. cripts to satisfy the requirements of the MT 7 for Linux software The method to do this is specific to your system s distribution Troubleshooting Touch Behavior Many issues can affect touch If you have no touch it is likely that the X Windows server is starting before the MT 7 for Linux driver First inspect the X Windows configuration file usually either etc X11 xorg conf or etc X11 xfree86 conf and see if there is an entry for the twxinput driver If this entry is present inspect the X Windows server log file usually either var log xorg 0 log or var log xfree86 0 log to see if the driver loaded without error If the entry is missing or there is an error in the log file see the section above Troubleshooting the Init Script If the cursor reacts to a touch but does not appear under your finger usually a simple calibration fixes the problem If it does not open a terminal window and type the command X version If the first line of the output starts with X Org X Server 1 4 then you may need to enable the ConvertAtRead option Review the section on Other Options under Installation for details Running Touch Applications There are two touch applications that you can run to customize the touch system These programs reside in the directory where you installed the package 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 43 1 The Calibration program aligns the
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29. dows Control Panel select mouse settings and then browse to the MicroTouch folder and select blank cursor The MT7 drivers now act as HID devices Under XP operating as a HID mouse Under Vista and Windows 7 the driver acts as digitizer to take advantage of the multitouch features of newer systems If you want the traditional mouse driver select the Legacy driver option from this screen This replicates the behavior from MT7 12 and earlier Performing a Silent Install If you have to perform multiple system installations you may want to take advantage of the MT 7 software silent install To begin you must create a silent install script that contains the recorded installation instructions You create this script by running the Setup program in record mode During a silent install the Setup program receives input from the recorded install script rather than from a user Once you record an installation script you can run it on as many similar systems as you like The first step in producing a silent installation is to record your standard installation Open a command line window and set your working directory to the directory containing the MT 7 for Windows setup program Issue the command setup r and run the installation normally When the installation finishes it creates a recording file setup iss in your Windows system directory such as C Windows Copy this file to the directory containing the MT 7 for Windows setu
30. dware Devices Mice and other pointing devices Select the 3M Touch Systems MT 7 Touch driver 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 36 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Whether you are using a serial or USB controller the MT 7 touch driver requires USB support You must include the XPe USB support component in your target device MT 7 Components MT 7 has several additional components found in the Component Browser under Software Application OEM that you may select according to the needs of your target system The MT 7 Control Panel component allows the end user to calibrate their touch sensor configure and modify some touch behavior The MT 7 Calibration Tool component allows the user to calibrate their touch sensor Note that you must select one or more of the following controller support components to enable the previous tools Start Copying Files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings Controller Support x Serial Support EX USB Support CX USB Support DX Serial Support DX USB Support RX Serial Support RX USB Support SX Serial Support User Interface Control Panel Help Files lt Back Cancel 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 37 CHAPTER 5
31. e active area of the sensor and locates the center of the sensor If the sensor is not calibrated the active area of the sensor may not be aligned properly or may be unnecessarily small You should calibrate the touch sensor in the following cases e Any time you change the size and position of the video image by adjusting the horizontal and vertical controls on your display e Any time the cursor does not follow the movement of your finger or does not reach the edges of the touch sensor If you continue to need additional accuracy along the edges use the Edge Adjustment tab Calibrating the Touch Sensor 1 Select the Main tab 2 Click the Calibrate button 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 15 Note If you are using a stylus pen and you are in Pen Finger mode a dialog will ask whether you wish to calibrate using Pen or Finger Calibrate using each option separately and when you are done MT 7 will restore your touch mode to Pen Finger 3 A calibration target appears in the lower left corner of the touch sensor Note If you press Escape or do not touch the sensor within twenty seconds the system automatically cancels the calibration process with no change to the current settings Touch the sensor positioning your fingertip to completely cover the green target This position is calculated upon liftoff and when you remove your finger the target should turn red
32. e file Follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation When prompted to choose the installation type select whether to perform a Typical Install Full Install or Custom Install or if available Upgrade During installation you may get messages about finding new hardware This is the MT 7 driver searching your serial ports for touch controllers The Typical option automatically installs the minimum required MT 7 software files creates a MT 7 program group and control panel If you choose Custom or Upgrade you can select which components to install The following components are available Controller Support User Interface and Utilities and Tools Controller Support Select Components Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Controller Support User Interface Utilities and Tools EX Serial Support EX USB Support PX Serial Support Px USB Support Description These features support the various touch technologies If you are not sure which touch technologies you need select all of them lt Back Cancel Various controller support is available By default all controller support is installed If you do not want to support a specific controller deselect that component in either the upgrade or custom setup screens 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 10 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide User Interface St
33. e sensor recognized your touch as a double click Note Changing this setting will affect the double click setting of the mouse 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 20 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Double Click Area not available on Windows CE or Linux Double click area defines the space in which you must touch the sensor for the system to interpret your actions as a double click Set the double click area in the medium to high range for optimum performance with a touch sensor Touch the globe twice to test the double click speed and area settings If the globe begins to spin the sensor recognized your touch as a double click Note Changing this setting will affect the double click setting of the mouse Edge Adjustment Tab Once you calibrate the touch sensor the cursor should be located directly beneath your finger when you touch the sensor However this may make it difficult to touch items at the very edges of the sensor The Edge Adjustment tab enables you to define an offset area in which the cursor moves closer to the edges of the sensor so you can easily and more precisely select small items such as single words the Windows Start button check boxes or radio buttons For example if you have a row of buttons along the left edge of your touch sensor you may want to set an edge adjustment to enable users to easily activate these buttons Because each edge is independent of the other you
34. e the touch sensor if any of the following tests fail 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide e Touch random points on the sensor The cursor should be located underneath your finger or pen when you touch the sensor e Drag your finger across the sensor and check that the cursor follows your movements e Touch each corner and along the edges of the sensor Verify that the cursor reaches the full image area of the sensor Be sure you can touch and activate all icons and menus across the entire sensor e If you are using a pen stylus be sure to perform the calibration procedure using the pen e Ifyou need to recalibrate the sensor make sure to touch the targets carefully It is possible that one of your touches did not register properly or you accidentally touched the sensor in the wrong place during calibration For example if you touch beyond the targets or into the non image area you will distort the sensor calibration Support Information This information helps identify your system setup for troubleshooting purposes If for any reason you need to call Technical Support this information will be useful Controller ID On the Main tab this is an information only field in a single controller situation if you have more than one controller you can select the specific controller you want to adjust This field identifies the controller s attached to your system It will display
35. es and disengages MT 7 for Linux from the system The files remain You must manually remove the files from the twscreen directory 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 42 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Troubleshooting The Init Script Due to the variety of methods of running init scripts the Install script makes a best guess as to when the TWDrvStartup script should run This guess is occasionally wrong There are three critical considerations regarding the init script sequence 1 The USB file system must be operational before the TWDrvStartup script runs If not the driver does not service USB touch controllers A symptom of this is calibration does not work 2 Any script that inspects serial ports must finish before the TWDrvStartup script runs These programs can interfere with the driver s ability to detect and identify serial touch controllers A symptom of this is touch or calibration not working 3 The TWDrvStartup script must complete before running the X server The TWDrvStartup script modifies the X server configuration file either xorg cfg or xfree86 cfg When the system shuts down these files are restored to their original state It also starts the touch driver TwDriver Scripts that launch the X server reference the programs xdm gdm or kdm Symptoms of this are a lack of touch or possibly erratic touch with USB touch controllers In each case you need to rearrange the order of the init s
36. essages During Installatton ees eseeseeencecsseceseceseceseceseceteeeaeeeaeeeaaeenaes 41 Removing MT 7 For Linux A ceccssccssssscescecssncecnsccsennecssnsecssaceenscesensesssnsecesaaeons 41 Troubleshooting The Init Semi 42 Troubleshooting Touch Bechavior cece sssecsseceseceseceseceseceseeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeaes 42 Running Touch Applications 20 0 ceeccecsscceeseceeaceceeeeeeaeceeaaeceeneeceeeeseaaeceeaeeseeeeees 42 te 43 Multiple Monitor Setup Windows Only OVERVIEW Za eege ee EE Ee A 45 Changing the Controller ID nacine geheegt ZerE here EZ 45 Setting Up Multiple Displays enoii pe a a ea 45 Troubleshooting the Touch System D A A EEA E E A E AA 49 Other Serial Devices do not Work essessessesesssssesesestesresresestssrestesressestessesrieseeneesrest 49 Multiple Monitor Support 50 Cursor Does Not Reach Edges of Screen 50 CUTSOL IS JIS E neva tect cele e E ARa 50 Cursor Jumps or Bounces Suddenly Across the Sereen cee eeeeesecsseceseceeeeeeeeeeee 50 Double Click Doesn t Work not available on Windows CE or Linux 50 Drawing Lines Are Not Straight and Smooth 0 eee ceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeenaes 51 Find Touch Screen for Serial Plug amp Play Controllers eeseeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeresree 51 Touch Is Not Working nissin e e inten e aE e EN iai 51 Touch Driver Did Not Load ernieren eesin ee Eug 52 Right click tool buttons are swapped eesessseeeeesesessssressesrrssesrrsserrissrssrssresresressesees 52
37. form Builder you are using 4 1 4 2 or 5 0 Save TwTouch bib and exit the editor 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 33 Supporting Multiple Projects By default the Installer places MT 7 in a central directory where it can be referenced by multiple projects It also installs the TwTouch reg and TwTouch bib files in a single platform or project directory Finally it adds include statements to the Platform bib and Platfom reg or Project bib and Project reg referencing the TwTouch files To include MT 7 in additional platforms or projects follow these steps Re run the installer and browse to a new platform or project directory which contain either Platform bib and reg or Project bib and reg files If using Windows CE 4 0 then see the section Instructions for Platform Builder Version 4 0 above for details If all your projects use the same MT 7 configuration then there is nothing more to do You should be able to build your projects In the TwTouch reg file of each project an include directive points to C MMT7_CE X86 TwParam reg Change this directive to point to the project specific copy of this configuration file If you installed MT 7 into a project instead of a platform the file you need to edit is Project bib Be aware that if you install multiple copies of MT 7 in different projects the uninstall will remove the central copy of MT 7 causing all other p
38. hine The Installer puts the driver and any tools selected by user into the proper Platform Builder directories Follow the instructions given by the Setup program First you will be asked to browse to a directory in your Platform Builder installation Normally a platform directory will look like this C WINCE PLATFORM CEPC FILES Or a specific project directory such as this C WINCE A PUBLIC My Project W INCE A CEPC OAKS FILES The Installer places most its files in a central directory called C MT7_CE x86 This allows multiple Platform Builder platforms and projects to access the same files The Installer attempts to change the Platform bib and Platform reg or Project bib and Project reg files in a Platform Builder system The changes are include directives that add MT 7 components to your target system 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 32 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide With the Installer you may choose to customize your installation This allows you to select which components to install The following components are selectable e The Touch driver is mandatory to operate the touch sensor e The Calibration Tool is recommended e The Control Panel includes calibration support and is recommended if additional settings are needed The Installer produces a file TwTouch bib that reflects the components you selected For the touch driver to work you must include USB support in your Wind
39. ied direct indirect special incidental or consequential including downtime loss of profits or goodwill regardless of the legal theory asserted Copyright 1997 2010 3M All rights reserved Document Title 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Document Number 25695 Version 07 3M the 3M logo MicroTouch and the MicroTouch logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 3M in the United States and or other countries Windows and or other Microsoft products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U S and or other countries Sun Sun Microsystems the Sun Logo Java Java runtime environment and JRE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries XFree86 is a registered trademark of The XFree86 Project Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M Micro Touch TN Software MT 7 User Guide 3 Contents Introduction About This Manual sess cee cesses e eel es Adie Ma a ee Ea 5 Sensor Car and Clean ere anes aired ete aes 5 3M Touch Systems Support Berviceg eeessecssecssecsseceseceeeeeseeeseeesaecaecaecsaeesseeees 6 Contact 3M Touch Systems NENNEN SERA nth ectanse 6 Chapter 1 Installing MT 7 Software MIT Software TE H Installing
40. in systems requiring cable NOVRAM HDW Error Hardware error LIN Error Linearity data error NOV Error Checksum error in NOVRAM using defaults PWM Error Hardware error ROM Error Checksum error in ROM SET Error Unable to establish operating range at power up Any other condition indicates a hardware failure Contact Technical Support for more information 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 18 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Touch Settings Tab E MT 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 13 Main Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools Controller Touch Modes Specify cursor pp em responseto Drawing Touchdown Liftoff touch Click on liftoff Right click Tool Touch Sound Right click D No beep Enable right click tool Beep off Double click Slower Double click speed Faster Test Help About The Touch Settings tab enables you to customize the response of your touch sensor You can change the way the system responds to your touch add a right click tool to your desktop tell your system to beep on touch and define the double click speed and area of your touch Touch Mode The available Touch Mode options are Drawing Touchdown and Liftoff Drawing Mode Default Value Drawing Mode is most useful for draw paint illustration and graphics applications In Drawing Mode a touch is equivalent to pressing and holding down the mouse button This is
41. ind the sensor check that the sensor is connected properly If you are experiencing problems with the touch sensor check that all cables are connected properly and restart your system To correct the communication settings in a Windows system use the Windows Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter from Windows Help Note Verify that any previously loaded hardware and or software installed in the same serial port as your sensor has been uninstalled Even though the hardware has been disconnected the software can still claim the port Ensure that all components are completely removed from the system files Check the following items Make sure the touch controller is connected to the correct port 2 Review the installation procedures and verify all hardware is properly connected Check the serial port and touch sensor cable connections Check that the touch sensor and controller cables do not have any kinks and that connector pins are not bent 3 Reset the touch sensor and its controller Turn off both the computer and the display wait a few minutes and then turn on each device again 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 52 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Touch Driver Did Not Load Check Windows device manager under mice and pointing devices to see if the MicroTouch drive is loaded and running without errors under system devices for the MicroTouch bus driver used only for EX serial touch sensors
42. istive controllers CX USB controllers DX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers PX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers RX USB and Serial resistive controllers SX Serial pen controllers Depending on the options you have selected and the availability of that function for your given controller the following items may appear Linearization Touch Screen Frequency Pen Finger Selection Controller ID 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 27 Linearization With certain controllers you can perform a linearization to fine tune your touch sensor It should be performed only at the direction of 3M Touch Systems Inc Technical Support Linearization consists of touching 25 targets on the screen followed by 16 additional points to determine specific point accuracy over the face of the display The EX CX and some RX series touch controllers support Linearization Linearization Process To perform a 25 point linearization of the touch sensor 1 Make sure the video image is centered in the screen area using the horizontal and vertical controls 2 Open the touch control panel and select the Controller tab 3 Click Linearize This will bring up one at a time 25 linearization targets on the screen Note If you press Escape or do not touch the sensor within 20 seconds the system automatically cancels the linearization process with no change to the current settings 4
43. m ignores the finger until you lift off and touch the sensor again For example if you rest your hand on the sensor while you write with the pen you can lift the pen and put it back again without your hand touch being acknowledged Touch Screen Frequency Note This option applies to capacitive EX and CX series controllers From the Tools tab you can choose the Advanced Options button From the Advanced Options dialog select Enable Frequency Selection to activate this option on the Controller tab if you are using a capacitive EX based controller This option adjusts the operating frequency of the touch controller In general you will not need to adjust the Touch Screen Frequency However if you are experiencing problems with a jittery cursor ragged lines or random touch points you may want to run the Enable Frequency Selection option Use the Enable Frequency Selection option to test the available frequency settings and determine the best frequency The range of frequency settings and the default setting depends on your touch controller You can set a new operating frequency and then check the performance of the touch sensor at that frequency setting Be aware that if you choose Restore Factory Settings Controller from the Tools tab you will change the Touch Screen Frequency to the factory default setting You may need to redo the Touch Screen Frequency at this time Touch Screen Frequency Procedure From the Tools tab you can
44. nager tool to enable this function Cursor Does Not Reach Edges of Screen Try calibrating the touch sensor When calibrating the sensor be sure you touch the center of each target firmly and precisely If additional tuning is necessary use the Edge Adjustment Tab to enable greater ability to touch into corners and edges of the sensor Cursor is Jittery You need to adjust the Touch Screen Frequency Choose Touch Screen Frequency from the Controller tab Any time you adjust the frequency you should test how the sensor is working and verify you are satisfied with the operation of the sensor Note This option applies to capacitive EX and CX series controllers Cursor Jumps or Bounces Suddenly Across the Screen You are most likely touching the sensor in more than one spot at the same time Be sure to point and touch with one finger only Keep your other fingers away from the touch sensor Do not rest your other hand on the display or bezel at the same time Double Click Doesn t Work not available on Windows CE or Linux Use the Touch Settings tab to adjust the double click speed and area The double click speed defines how quickly you must touch the sensor for the system to interpret your actions as a double click Set the double click speed in the slow to medium range for optimum performance with a touch sensor The double click area defines the space in which you must touch the sensor for the system to interpret your actions as a d
45. nsor Use the Edge Adjustment tab to define a frame around the active touch area in which the cursor moves closer to the edges of the sensor Use the Tools tab to restore hardware or software defaults reset controller run Draw Test from the desktop and to enable Advanced Options for your touch sensor Use the Controller tab to activate linearization select frequency set controller ID and determine pen finger modes Note that this tab appears only if you have selected the appropriate options from the Advanced Options from the Tools tab and have the specific type of controller attached to your system Opening the MT 7 Control Panel You can open the MT 7 control panel by clicking Start Programs gt MicroTouch MT 7 Control Panel 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 14 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Main Tab This tab covers touch sensor calibration as well as basic support information E MT 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 13 iain Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools Controller Calibration MT 7 provides a 3 point calibration for optimum accuracy for your touch display Calibrate Support Information Controller ID PORTCOM1 Controller Type EXIl 7720SC Rev 3 0 Firmware Version 0999 Touch Screen Status OK Help Calibration The calibration process aligns the touch sensor with the underlying video Specifically calibration defines the dimensions of th
46. only need to adjust the left margin to accommodate this row of buttons E MT 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 13 Main Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools Controller Edge Adjustment Settings Move the sliders inward to define the offset area Click Test to preview your choices Top 25 Right 0 ae About 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 21 Edge Adjustment Setting To set the Edge Adjustment move the sliders inward to define the offset area These changes take effect immediately Click Test to preview your choices The area you have defined appears as a colored area as shown below Within this colored area the cursor will automatically move ahead of your finger so you can more easily touch items closer to the edge lls E MT 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 12 Main Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools r Edge Adjustment Settings Move the sliders inward Top to define the offset area Click Testto preview 9 _ o gt your choices 2 25 25 Right 0 Test 25 wT Bottom Determine if the area you have defined is sufficient for your needs Can you touch into the corners and along the edges of the sensor Click Escape End Test or Return to go back to the Edge Adjustment tab If you are satisfied with the selections you have made you are done If not adjust the sliders to better accommodate your need
47. opy where the MT 7 for Linux package resides You may need to edit the TWDrvStartup script to work with your system USB touch controllers are not supported under kernel 2 4 The Linux operating system kernel 2 4 did not fully support the methods needed by the MT 7 for Linux driver to read touch reports from USB touch controllers The package supports only serial touch controllers under the 2 4 kernel Hot plugging of USB touch controllers is not supported The Install script cannot find the udev or hotplug support files If you do not need hot plugging of USB controllers ignore this message Otherwise edit the Install script and change the UdevDir or Hotplug variable to an appropriate value Cannot find needed libstdc so in usb lib Variations of the message may refer to other directories depending on the setting of the LibDir variable in the Install script The installation script could not find the standard C shared objects Confirm that the LibDir variable is set correctly If so you need to install the C shared objects or if already present create a symbolic link using the name libstdc so to the C shared object Cannot install the X input module The Install script could not find the directory for the X input module Confirm that the variable XorgDir or XFree86Dir are set correctly in the Install script Removing MT 7 For Linux In the installation directory run the script Remove This removes the data directori
48. ote Before making any changes to the registry files be sure to make a backup copy If the MT 7 installer reports this then uninstall TouchWare by going to Start gt Programs gt TouchWare Uninstall TouchWare Do not install MT 7 over a previous version of software 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 53 If this does not work MT 7 still won t install then the Registry needs editing Start REGEDIT and browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE S YSTEM CurrentControlSet Services MTSTCH and delete the MTSTCH key 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information
49. ouble click Set the double click area in the medium to high range for optimum performance with a touch sensor Click on the globe to test the double click speed and area settings If globe begins to spin the touch sensor recognized your touch as a double click 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 51 Note Changing this setting will affect the double click setting of the mouse Drawing Lines Are Not Straight and Smooth Contact 3M Touch Systems Inc Technical Support for assistance performing a manual linearization Find Touch Screen for Serial Plug amp Play Controllers Note This option applies to Windows only 1 Do a Find New Hardware from Windows control panel 2 Reinstall MT 7 using the Custom installation option and make sure you are choosing the correct controller support 3 Reboot your system and try again If the problem persists call 3M Touch Systems Inc Technical Support Note Verify that any previously loaded hardware and or software installed in the same serial port as your sensor has been uninstalled Even though the hardware has been disconnected the software can still claim the port Ensure that all components are completely removed from the system files Touch Is Not Working If the controller information box on the Main Tab is grayed out and contains no information the sensor is not communicating with the controller If MT 7 does not f
50. ows CE image regardless of the type of touch sensor you use Instructions For Platform Builder For Microsoft Windows CE 4 0 As installed MT 7 should operate under the Platform Builder for Windows CE 4 1 and above without any user changes The MT 7 Installer places an include directive in Platform reg and Platform bib to include the files TwTouch reg and TwTouch bib In Platform Builder 4 0 this directive does not work Therefore you need to replace this include directive with the contents of the MT 7 files Edit Platform bib and locate the include directive for TwTouch bib Open TwTouch bib in another editor copy its contents to the clipboard and paste the clipboard into Platform bib replacing the include directive Save Platform bib Repeat the editing with Platform reg replacing the include directive with the contents of TwTouch reg If you installed MT 7 into a project instead of a platform the files you need to edit are Project bib and Project reg Supporting Multiple Windows CE Versions The MT 7 Installer provides a different version of the driver for each version of CE starting with 4 0 and later Even though version 4 0 of the driver appears to work on later versions of CE you may want to replace the default 4 0 selection with the matching version of CE Inside TwTouch bib locate the line that includes TwTouch dll and replace the 400 in the path with 410 420 or 500 depending on the Plat
51. p program To run the silent installation simply issue the command setup s This replays the installation you recorded above Note that the silent installation fails if the installer reacts differently than when it was recorded For example if you record an installation using the Upgrade option and replay it on a system without MT 7 for Windows the installation may fail You should test the silent installation on all expected configurations Since the recording process creates a file the MT 7 program must be on a hard drive and not on a CD ROM Once the file is created you can make a CD ROM or equivalent media with the distribution files and the setup iss file Your use of this CD ROM is subject to the license agreement of this software This feature does not give you the right to distribute this software if that right is not already granted to you by the license agreement 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 12 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Customizing Your Touch Settings Once you have installed MT 7 software you can optimize the performance of the touch sensor using the MT 7 Control Panel You can adjust settings for touch sounds double click speed and double click area not applicable to WIN CE or Linux systems Note You can define touch settings using the MT 7 Control Panel MT 7 stores the touch settings in the Windows system registry Whenever you save changes to the MT 7 Control Panel
52. rojects to lose the MT 7 references Therefore instead of using uninstall simply delete the include statements from the particular project files Slow Draw Using Draw mode can be slow on certain Windows CE machines For example drawing a curve inside a draw application may produce ragged lines and the cursor may lag behind The OPollDelay parameter adjusts the behavior of draw mode Adjusting the default value of this parameter may improve the behavior and appearance of the curve without affecting overall performance of the Windows CE system You can add this parameter to the system by editing the text file TwParams reg found in C MT7_CE x86 To add this parameter with a new default value insert the OPollDelay line after the line below HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Drivers BuiltIn TwTouch Parameters TOPollDelay dword 1 value A value between 1 and 20 such as 10 may work best for your particular application After adding or modifying the value of this parameter you need to rebuild the Windows CE image and test the draw behavior 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 35 CHAPTER 4 Windows XP Embedded Overview MT 7 Software a member of the MicroTouch Software Suite provides unified driver support for MicroTouch touch technologies over a wide range of operating systems This version supports Microsoft Windows XP Embedded XPe operating system This produc
53. rom Windows Help Note For specific troubleshooting information for Linux systems refer to Chapter 5 Other Serial Devices do not work EX serial and SX pen controllers do not support plug and play functionality used by the Windows operating system MT 7 must search for these devices and that process can interfere with other serial devices on the same system If you do not have either of these controllers rerun setup select the upgrade option and under Controller Support deselect EX and SX pen controllers Complete the software setup and reboot your system 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 50 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide Important Note Editing registry values may alter the performance of your system or render it inoperable Create a backup of your Windows system registry file before making any changes to these files Refer to Microsoft Windows Help for instructions on handling registry files If you do have either of these controllers you will need to edit the registry file In REGEDIT browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE System CurrentControlSet Services TwTouch Parameters Create a new string value called SerialPortSearch Assign a value to the set of COM ports with serial controllers Oe COM1 COM3 When complete reboot your system Multiple Monitor Support This release of the MT 7 control panel supports multiple displays When installing MT 7 you must select the Multiple Monitor Ma
54. ropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50 50 is the best cleaning agent for your sensor You can also use straight isopropyl alcohol Be sure to follow solvent manufacturer s precautions and directions for use when using any solvents e Itis important to avoid using any caustic chemicals on the sensor 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 6 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide e Always dampen the cloth and then clean the sensor Be sure to spray the cleaning liquid onto the cloth not the sensor so that drips do not seep inside the display or stain the bezel e Apply the cleaner with a soft lint free cloth Avoid using gritty cloths e Always handle the sensor with care Do not pull on or stress flex tail 3M Touch Systems Support Services 3M Touch Systems Inc provides extensive support services through our website and technical support organization Visit the 3M Touch Systems website at http www 3Mtouch com where you can download touch system software and drivers obtain regularly updated technical documentation on 3M Touch Systems products and learn more about our company Whenever you contact Technical Support please provide the following information e Touch display size part number and serial number e Current driver version e Operating system used e Information on additional peripherals Technical Support is available Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m with limited call back service
55. ry Information 28 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide To test the accuracy of the linearization process use the Draw Test program found on the Tools Tab to draw some lines on the screen Check that they are smooth straight and thin You do not want lines to look keystoned or curved To exit this program at any time during the process press Escape Pen Overview Pen Controller Only From the Tools tab click on Advanced Options and select Enable Pen Finger Selection These options are available only if your system has a pen controller Pen Mode defines whether the touch sensor recognizes input from both a pen and a finger from a pen only or from a finger only The default mode is Pen Finger which means that you can use either your finger or your pen to select options Certain pens come with a button that can be used for right clicks To right click press and hold the button while you touch the sensor After touching the sensor quickly lift the pen and release the button Note the Pen mode is immediately active For example if you select Pen Only the system recognizes only the pen as a touch device You cannot use your finger to make a selection You can still use the mouse to select an option The system saves the Pen mode so that the next time you power up the system the selected pen mode is active Pen and Finger Calibration On a pen system you must calibrate the touch sensor twice once with your finger
56. s 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 22 Tools Tab 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide E MI 7 Software Control Panel Version 7 13 Main Touch Settings Edge Adjustment Tools Controller Component Versions Draw Test Draw Test Restore Factory Settings Software Controller a gt Reset Controller Reset Advanced Options Close The Tools tab enables you to perform a variety of diagnostics to optimize the performance of your touch sensor This tab is also the gateway to advanced touch options Component Versions This is an informational screen for diagnostic purposes that details the building blocks of MT 7 and its version numbers 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 23 MT 7 Software Component Versions Version Copyright TwApplo 7 13 0 0 Copyright 1991 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved ght 1991 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2003 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2006 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2006 2009 3M All rights reserved Copyright 2004 2009 3M All rights reserved Draw Test Note You must be in Draw mode for this to work properly
57. storing controller defaults Reset Controller Use this only at the direction of Technical Support This command initializes the hardware and the firmware causes the controller to stop sending data and recalculates the environmental conditions for example stray and offset values The Reset command also cancels existing commands and returns the controller to normal operation Advanced Touch Options Important Note Executing the Advanced Options may alter the performance of your touch sensor or render it inoperable You should be aware of expected results before executing any option If you are not familiar with the outcome of these settings you should not be using these options 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 25 This option controls certain advanced functions for your controller Depending on the options you have selected and the availability of that function for your given controller you can choose certain Advanced Options from this screen Enable manual linearization only for EX CX and some RX series controllers Enable pen finger selection only for SX controllers Enable frequency selection only for EX and CX capacitive controllers Enable controller identifier editing helpful in multiple display setups Refer to the Controller Tab for a discussion of the various options associated with these Advanced Options settings MI Software Advanced Options Import
58. t includes a Touch driver Control Panel Calibration Tool and Multiple Monitor Tool that provide enhanced touch features on your system Installation Instructions Using Windows Explorer browse to the software distribution and double click on the Setup program to start the installation If you downloaded the distribution unzip the file into another directory beforehand Follow the instructions given by the Setup program The installer loads the Touch driver and Utilities including On line Help optional files on the development system The Installer puts the files in a default directory called C MT7_XPe You may select a different location if desired Loading MT 7 Into The Components Database Manager Use the Microsoft Component Database Manager CDM to add the MT 7 components to your XPe database In the CDM go to the Database tab and click on the Import button In the resulting dialog browse to C MT7_XPe and select the MT7 SLD file Click the Import button to make the MT 7 components available to Target Designer MT 7 Component Selection In Target Designer Use the Microsoft Target Designer to select the specific MT 7 components you want for your target device Inside the Target Designer the Component Browser contains the MT 7 components you added with the CDM Use this Browser to select the MT 7 components for your target image The only required component is the MT 7 Touch driver In the Component Browser look under Har
59. ton up action occurs when you remove your finger from the sensor This mode is useful for applications requiring greater accuracy because it lets you carefully position the cursor before acting on it Drawing or dragging is not supported in this mode Right Click Tool not available on Linux This option places an icon on the desktop always on top of your application that allows you to select which mouse button to activate on touch Note that this works for the next click action only Control returns to the left mouse button as soon as you are done You can position this icon anywhere on your desktop by selecting it pausing until the four pointed arrow appears and dragging it wherever you want Left button is typically used for normal select and normal drag Right button is typically used for applet properties such as context menu and special drag Touch Sound Select audible beep on touchdown liftoff or no beep at all Click on the Beep button to select the appropriate option for your application The default setting is no beep on touch Beep off Double Click Speed not available on Windows CE or Linux Double click speed defines how quickly you must touch the sensor for the system to interpret your actions as a double click Set the double click speed in the slow to medium range for optimum performance with a touch sensor Touch the globe twice to test the double click speed and area settings If the globe begins to spin th
60. uch data into the X Windows server The Install script inspects the paths usr lib xorg modules input and ust X11R6 lib modules input If your X input modules reside elsewhere change the appropriate variable to the correct path LibDir The MT 7 for Linux software uses several shared objects The Install script links these into usr lib If your system s libraries are elsewhere change this variable to point to the correct path This directory is mandatory and the software cannot run without its libraries in acommon library directory 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 40 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide SEDir1 and SEDir2 Some of the shared objects in the MT 7 for Linux software require access to objects secured by SELinux If the Install script detects SELinux it assigns a security type to some shared objects The script inspects the directories usr selinux booleans and selinux booleans to determine if SELinux is active If your SELinux is in a directory other than these change the definition of one of these variables SEGivePermission If the Install script detects SELinux it assigns the security type texrel_shlib_t to some shared objects If this is not appropriate for your system edit the script and change this variable InitDir The MT 7 for Linux software uses an init script TWDrvStartup to start and stop the touch driver Normally this runs at run level 5 If your init scripts are located
61. unique identifiers for each controller attached to your system in a drop box When you select a controller from this list the Controller tab will reflect only this controller any changes will be made only to this controller e USB controller values include USBO0000001 USBOOO000002 or USBO0000003 e For EX serial controllers values include PORTCOM1 PORTCOM2 PORTCOM3 etc e For other serial controllers values include SEROOOO0001 SEROOO00002 etc Controller Type This field displays the type of controller currently attached to your system This data may be useful for Technical Support issues The touch controllers supported with this release are as follows EX USB HID and Serial capacitive and resistive controllers CX USB controllers DX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers PX Dual mode USB and Serial controllers RX USB and Serial resistive controllers SX Serial pen controllers Firmware Version These digits represent the version number and revision level of the touch controller firmware 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide 17 Touch Screen Status Touch Screen Status refers to whether or not the sensor has been found and is operational Some of the possible messages include OK Sensor found and operational BLK Error Hardware error such as a checksum error in controller EEPROM CBL Error Cable NOVRAM missing this is only an error
62. ware includes drivers for applications running in different operating environments You can run programs and use touch finger or stylus input without any program modifications MT 7 Control Panel You can use the MT 7 control panel to set your preferences for the touch sensor For example you can define the following preferences e Whether the touch action occurs when you touch the sensor or when you lift your finger or stylus off the sensor e Whether you hear a sound when you touch the sensor 3M Touch Systems Inc Proprietary Information 8 3M MicroTouch Software MT 7 User Guide e Define a frame around the active touch area in which the cursor moves closer to the edges of the sensor You can also use the MT 7 control panel to calibrate the touch sensor and run optional programs Online Help MT 7 software enables you to launch a fully searchable PDF of this User Guide from the Control Panel MT 7 Windows Software Uninstall Utility The Uninstall utility automatically deletes all MT 7 software components from your computer and removes most MT 7 software entries from the system files For details on how to uninstall MT 7 for Windows CE Windows XP Embedded and Linux refer to Chapters 3 4 and 5 Calibration Tool This tool enables you to calibrate your touch sensor without launching the control panel Multiple Monitor Manager This tool enables you to set up an arrangement of multiple displays with tou
63. writeable directory for the package to use Edit the Install script and search for the line DataDir Change the definition of DataDir to the writeable directory Save the changes and run the script This creates the data directory where desired and creates a link in the package directory to the data directory Other Options The MT 7 for Linux software should install without other changes on most Linux systems However if you have a customized directory structure or the installation script fails you may need to edit the Install script and change one or more of the following script variables UdevDir and HotplugDir The MT 7 for Linux software supports hot plugging of USB controllers through either the udev or the hotplug systems Older versions of Linux used the hotplug system The udev system replaced hotplug It is on most current distributions The Install script checks for udev support first It assumes that the udev support files are in the directory etc udev If udev resides elsewhere change the definition of UdevDir to the appropriate path The Install script assumes that the hotplug support files are in the directory etc hotplug If hotplug resides elsewhere change the definition of HotplugDir to the appropriate path If you want to disable hot plugging of USB controllers change both UdevDir and HotplugDir to non existent paths XorgDir and XFree86Dir The MT 7 for Linux software uses an X input module to get to

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