Application Module; Application Generator (Ag); Ciphernet - CipherLab 8300 Reference Manual

2.1 APPLICATION MODULE

For easy development of applications, the mobile computer ships with development tools
on the CD-ROM. It includes Windows-based programs Application Generator (batch
and WLAN), CipherNet (VT and 5250), download utilities, etc.

2.1.1 APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG)

The mobile computer is preloaded with AG Runtime. When you turn on the mobile
computer, it displays the Main Menu of AG application, as shown below.
Batch AG
Before using the mobile computer to collect data, you need to configure the application
with the companion tool on your computer. This time-saving development tool helps
create application templates on your computer.
For details on the AG application, please refer to separate user manual.
Application Generator
Batch AG
RF AG
Note: The Application Generator (AG) software package includes
(1) a companion tool for quickly developing your application, i.e. AG or RF AG;
(2) several download utilities to make it versatile in use.

2.1.2 CIPHERNET

The mobile computer supports VT100/220 and IBM 5250 terminal emulation for
accessing a backend database. Instead of using Application Generator, you may
download the terminal emulation program, i.e. CipherNet Runtime, to the mobile
computer. Refer to section 3.6
your computer.
For details on the CipherNet application, please refer to separate user manual.
Terminal Emulation
VT100/220
IBM 5250
RF AG
AG Runtime
U8300*.SHX
U83WLAN*.SHX
Load Program. Then, run individual companion tool on
CipherNet Runtime
83xx-VT.SHX
83xx-5250.SHX
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Companion Tool on PC End
AG8300m.exe
AG83x0WLAN.exe
Companion Tool on PC End
CipherNet-VT.exe
CipherNet-5250.exe
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