Application Module; Forge Application Generator (Ag) - CipherLab 8600 Reference Manual

2.1 APPLICATION MODULE

The mobile computer ships with software package on the CD-ROM including FORGE
Application Generator (Batch and WLAN versions), MIRROR Emulator (VT and 5250
versions), and download utilities.

2.1.1 FORGE APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG)

FORGE Application Generator (AG) software package includes:
Forge.exe/AG8600WLAN.exe on the host computer
AG Runtime on the mobile computer
AG Package
Batch AG
WLAN AG
With the Batch AG runtime preloaded, the Main Menu of AG application shows up when
you turn on the mobile computer.
Batch AG runtime on the mobile computer
Before using the mobile computer to collect data, you may want to create your own
application templates on the host computer with the companion tool. For further details
of the AG application, please refer to the respective user manuals.
Note: Batch AG supports automatically uploading data to a host computer when the
upload interface is properly configured. Once the mobile computer is connected via
the RS-232 or USB Virtual COM cable, a rotating hourglass icon displays on the
screen, indicating the mobile computer is ready for auto-upload.
AG Runtime on mobile computer
U8600.SHX
WU8600.SHX
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Companion Tool on host computer
ForgeAG.exe
AG8600WLAN.exe
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