GMC-SG001E-EN-P-JUN01 Motion Control Selection Guide

Software 5-23
GML Commander
GML, the Graphical Motion Control Language, is used to program Allen-Bradley 1394 and IMC-S Class
motion controllers. GML Commander Version 4.03, a member of the GML family, provides easy-to-use,
graphical, object-oriented programming capability that reduces the time required to learn motion control
programming and makes troubleshooting easier. GML Commander integrates software programming and
debugging to solve your motion control problems. GML Commander allows you to program the following
controllers:
• 1394 GMC (1394x-SJTxx-x-xx)
• IMC S Class Compact, Basic, or Integrated
GML Commander programming software features:
• Graphical trace, step and debug functions for verification that programs are running properly.
• On-line, context-sensitive help for assistance with icon-specific programming problems.
• A five-pane, multi-view suite of windows that you can size for convenient ability to simultaneously
view programming icons, error reports, parameters you need to monitor, and a tree diagram of your
program.
• Extensive use of wizards for control and axis configuration for the novice programmer who wants to
program in a menu-based, sequential environment.
• Dual diagram/view trace capability for the ability to view and debug programs in the normal
(icon-based) or the terminal (code-based) modes.
• Single-click diagram navigation that reduces time spent programming.
PC Requirements
To use GML Commander programming software, your personal computer must meet the following
requirements:
• Pentium-based IBM-compatible with 10 MB of hard disk space and 486 or higher microprocessor
• 8 MB of RAM (minimum), 16 MB of RAM (recommended)
• Microsoft Windows 95/WindowsNT 4.0
• Windows-compatible mouse with mouse driver
• One serial port (com1, com2, com3, or com4) to communicate with the controller
• A second serial port if using a serial mouse
• VGA monitor with standard 640 x 480 resolution (minimum), SVGA monitor with 600 x 800 resolution
(recommended)
• 3.5 in. high-density diskette drive (1.44 MB) if installing GML Commander from diskettes
• CD ROM drive if installing GML Commander from CD ROM
Publication GMC-SG001E-EN-P — June 2001