Re: LPT/XQ

> Or, you use their HPGL "front end".

I don't know a lot about HPGL (other than "what it is"). Does
anyone have a good pointer to the "Everything-you-ever-wanted
-to-know-about-HPGL site of all sites? HPGL has popped up
several times recently on several different projects so I
guess it's time for me to go look at it.

> IndexerLPT Likes: The ability to run "under" windows. The constant
> vector velocity "queue"(much improved in the window product). The
> complete and clear manual. Pendant functions. Good TECHNICAL support.
> 6 axis capability.

I like the idea of being able to reference it from VBasic by simply
treating it as a outpit driver.

> Dislikes: No backlash compensation. Uses three p-ports to do what
> could be done on one!(OK,maybe 2) When asked why,Art Volta,the
> programmer said it was done for "symmetry"!?! Command names are
> verbose.(ok for some, but I don't type well.) The "native" commands
> use A,B,C,D,E,F as axis names. I'd like x,y,z, and the abc are
> confusing to me if I'm not paying close attention.

What do you use it for?

> The DONGLE in the
> WIN version. Called a HAM(hardware assist module),

Grrrrr ... hate dongles ... where does it plug in?