
Thus there is no need to configure any additional components to access Topaz tablets.
The SOFTPRO driver module SP_TzDrv version 1.1.0.0 and higher integrates the functionality of SigPlus.ini. The ini-file is ignored when using the SOFTPRO access module SP_TzDrv.dll. The Topaz installer creates the ini-file and presets most values. This COM component uses an ini-file SigPlus.ini, that must be located in the windows directory (typically C:\winnt or C:\Windows).
Topaz tablets: Topaz distributes a COM component SigPlus.ocx with the pads. StepOver driver SoPad.dll must be Version 3.5.0.0 or higher, Version 3.5.1.3 and higher support 'No stroke echo' mode. Please note that you must install the USB to Serial bridge in addition, if you have a StepOver USB pad. The SOFTPRO driver for StepOver pads is SP_SoDrv.dll. StepOver tablets: StepOver distributes a dynamic library SOPad.dll with the pads. The Wacom 'penabled' (WinTab) driver might not handle tablet rotation correctly. The HID driver might pass stroke events even if the events actually should be consumed by overlayed windows. You can download the Wintab driver for TabletPC's from Wacom (The ink interface is the preferred method. WinTab, most TabletPC's are based on Wacom technology, which provides for Wintab32 interface. The MS-ink driver has an improved handler for multiple overlaying windows. Ink-interface, install WTablet.dll to access the MS ink interface. This driver has the advantage that it is available right after boot time, while MS ink will be available after the user has logged in. HID device, install SWHDrive.dll, SWHHidLk.dll.
TabletPC: SOFTPRO supports 3 methods to access TabletPC ink. Interlink is working on new drivers that support all different models, however the driver version 7.4 and version 7.5 does not yet support all required features. The SOFTPRO access library for Interlink universal driver is SWILUniv.dll. Please note that version 6.4 supports ePadInk, while version 7.1 does not support this type. Interlink tablets: Interlink has a 'universal' driver to support most of their tablets. Note for manual installation: the minimum required driver is SP_WspDrv.dll. Please note that SP_WspDrv.dll is not delivered as part of any standard SOFTPRO product. The latest drivers can be downloaded from the SOFTPRO website at
Wacom SignPad tablets: SOFTPRO provides drivers for Wacom SignPad tablets. Wacom drivers are accessed using the Wintab32 interface. Always assure that you have the proper driver for your tablet hardware. Please note that Wacom requires drivers optimized for the tablet. Wacom tablets: Wacom provides driver setups for the tablets. Here is a quick overview to install tablets: Installation and configuration of various pads