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GTCO CalComp SummaSketch FX User Manual

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Part I
Installing and Using the Tablet
Chapter 2
Part II
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Guidelines for Installing the Drivers
Chapter 3
AutoDesk Application Driver
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Part III
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Changing Tablet Formats (MM.COM, UIOF.COM and SEND.COM)
Appendices
Part IV
Introduction to the Drivers/Utilities Software
Appendix A
Appendix B
UIOF/Microgrid Command Summary
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SummaSketch FX 1 Table of Contents Part I Installing and Using the Tablet Chapter 1 Preparing for Use Chapter 2 Caring for the SummaSketch Tablet Part II Using the Drivers/Utilities Software Chapter 1 Introduction to the Drivers/Utilities Software Chapter 2...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 Preparing For Use

    Drivers/utilities software  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.
  • Page 3 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 SummaSketch FX. Plug the barrel connector of the power supply into the interface cable as shown.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 (polarity) of the batteries. C. 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.

  • Page 6: Caring For The Summasketch Tablet

    SummaSketch FX 6 4. Power up the SummaSketch FX. Press the on/off switch to turn the tablet on. (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”...

  • Page 7: 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.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Guidelines For Installing The Drivers

    SummaSketch FX 8 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/SummaSketch format or the UIOF/Microgrid format.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Autodesk Application Driver

    SummaSketch FX 9 DOS Prompt vs. Batch Files You may run the SummaSketch drivers and utilities by typing commands at the DOS prompt, or by creating batch files. Included are examples of running the drivers/utilities from the DOS prompt, as well as sample batch files throughout this manual.
  • Page 10 SummaSketch FX 10 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.
  • Page 11 Copy the file DGSUMMA.COM from the Drivers/Utilities disk to the hard drive and run the driver before starting Autodesk applications. Command Syntax: DGSUMMA [COM port] [transducer] 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...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 SummaSketch FX 13 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.
  • Page 14 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] 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...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Summagraphics Tablet Driver/Mouse Emulator

    SummaSketch FX 15 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.
  • Page 16 SummaSketch FX 16 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...
  • Page 17 SummaSketch FX 17 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 SummaSketch 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 UIOF/Microgrid format.

  • Page 18: Windows Driver (Wintab Compliant)

    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.
  • Page 19 SummaSketch FX 19 3. Run the INSTALL program by typing: INSTALL [ENTER]. The INSTALL program installs the drivers and the SUMMA.EXE control panel program onto the computer. The INSTALL program prompts for the following information: Hard drive where Windows is installed ...
  • Page 20 SummaSketch FX 20 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”...
  • Page 21 SummaSketch FX 21 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.
  • Page 22 SummaSketch FX 22 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.
  • Page 23 SummaSketch FX 23 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. Modifying the Tracking Mode You may select either of two tracking modes: Relative Mode –...
  • Page 24 SummaSketch FX 24 type in a new value. The higher the number in the Sensitivity box, the faster the screen pointer moves. Absolute Mode – Changes the tablet to absolute tracking. The Sensitivity field  deactivates and will have no effect on tracking when in absolute mode.
  • Page 25 SummaSketch FX 25 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 –...
  • Page 26 SummaSketch FX 26 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.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Configuring Autocad Release 12 For Windows

    SummaSketch FX 27 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.
  • Page 28 SummaSketch FX 28 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. A screen listing the available digitizer drivers are displayed. Select WINTAB Compatible Digitizer ADI 4.2 by Autodesk and press ENTER. AutoCAD then displays a series of prompts.
  • Page 29 SummaSketch FX 29 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.

  • Page 30: Summagraphics Utilities

    SummaSketch FX 30 Part III: 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. NOTES: When using the BA option (Base Address), all four digits must be specified.
  • Page 31 SummaSketch FX 31 UIOFRST Command The UIOFRST command resets a tablet that is configured for UIOF/Microgrid format. NOTES: When using the BA option (Base Address), all four digits must be specified.  (Example: for COM 1 - /BA03F8) This program transmits in the UIOF/Microgrid default serial communication ...

  • Page 32: Testing The Tablet (Mmtest)

    SummaSketch FX 32 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. NOTES: When using the BA option (Base Address), all four digits must be specified.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Changing Tablet Formats (Mm.com, Uiof.com And Send.com)

    SummaSketch FX 33 If the tablet performs all of these tasks, 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: <CTRL>X Chapter 3: Changing Tablet Format (MM.COM, UIOF.COM and SEND.COM)
  • Page 34 SummaSketch FX 34 UIOF Tablet Configuration Utility The UIOF Utility configures a tablet to UIOF/Microgrid format. NOTES: When using the BA option (Base Address), all four digits must be specified.  (Example: for COM 1 - /BA03F8) Use the /BA switch only when the serial port is located at a non-standard address ...
  • Page 35 SummaSketch FX 35 SEND Tablet Configuration Utility The SEND tablet configuration utility sends a string of commands to SummaSketch tablets to modify the default tablet settings. NOTES: SEND.COM can transmit at various baud rates and parities and can transmit ...
  • Page 36 SummaSketch FX 36 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/C^[M0...
  • Page 37 SummaSketch FX 37 Part IV: Appendices Appendix A: What to do if a Problem Arises Problem Solutions The power/prox light is not on. 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.
  • Page 38 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 discover that you have a tablet problem, contact the GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Support Team at 1.866.746.3015.

  • Page 39: Mm/Summasketch Format Command Summary

    SummaSketch FX 39 Appendix B: MM/SummaSketch Format Command Summary...
  • Page 40 SummaSketch FX 40 Appendix C: UIOF/Microgrid Format Command Summary...
  • Page 41 SummaSketch FX 41...

  • Page 42: Tablet.com & Tabletmg.com Command Options

    SummaSketch FX 42 Appendix D: TABLET.COM & 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.
  • Page 43 SummaSketch FX 43 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 to as mickeys.
  • Page 44 SummaSketch FX 44 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.

  • Page 45: Wintab File Names And Descriptions

    SummaSketch FX 45 Appendix E: WinTab File Names and Descriptions File Names and Descriptions While installing the WinTab Driver, the INSTALL program will create a directory named SUMMA in your Windows directory and copy the following files to it. MWTSUMG.DRV Summagraphics MG driver MWTSUMM.DRV...
  • Page 46 SummaSketch FX 46 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.
  • Page 47 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 responsible way.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 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.

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