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Introduction to
API Function Library
This chapter introduces APIs of EtherCAT dynamic-link library (DLL). Users can
perform various functions through calling these API libraries. The contents below
provide instructions on how to import API libraries into your developing environment.
1.1 How to use function libraries? ······························································· 1-2
1.2 Start a new project ············································································· 1-2
1.2.1 Using VC ··················································································· 1-2
1.2.2 Using VB ··················································································· 1-2
1.2.3 Using VB.Net ·············································································· 1-2
1.2.4 Using C# ··················································································· 1-3