Setup for special program for link to some Saw controllers
To set up the direct link alsot set up the 'Saw queue' program which controls all the communications between the computer and the saw.
The 'Saw queue' program SAWQ.EXE is with the other program files.
Running the 'Saw queue' program - To run the program you use the RUN option on the Windows START bar or set up a short-cut on the desktop. The program runs with some command line instructions.
SAWQ /1
/1 indicates that the serial port connecting the computer to the saw is COM1. Use /2 ..../9 for other COM ports.
The program runs as a minimised application until closed.
Automatic start up - to run the program automatically set up a shortcut and add it to the start up group.
Directory for Saw Data - the saw queue program is located in the program directory but you can run it from any directory. This is called the 'Start in' directory when setting up a shortcut. This is the directory where any data or working files are stored.
