Beginning SDK

[9750head Profile]

I have researched this forum and found some very useful posts. However, can I dive straight into the SDK and dabble with code snippets, or can some one recommend a book or other material ?

[SimonLothar]

As far as I am concerned, I'd say: start programming as fast as possible.
As for material: I very often consult "fx-9860G Libraries.pdf" and "SHC Manual.PDF", when I use the CASIO SDK. But these are no tutorials! As language I'd recommend C++. So you need a good C++ manual. Possibly you find some in the web. And you can ask in the forums.

[9750head Profile]

Thanks !
Am I right in thinking that the language used in the SDK is C ? I understand that it is a flavour of C rather than pure . Why would C++ help, is that not Object Orientated ?

All advice most appreciated.

[SimonLothar]

The CASIO SDK compiler is a C- and a C++-compiler. If the extension of the sourcefile is "c", it is a C compiler, if it is "cpp", it is a C++ compiler. The error messages of the C++ compiler have more information content. That alone would be reason enough for me to use C++, even if one does not need its additional capabilities. It would go beyond the scope of this post to list all the advantages of C++ compared to C. But I would have difficulties to find disadvantages.

[9750head Profile]

I have just read Mr.Magoo's thread on the SDK and the great progress made there with your help. Can I use that thread as a learning template ?

[MrMagoo Profile]

I have just read Mr.Magoo's thread on the SDK and the great progress made there with your help. Can I use that thread as a learning template ?

I would
It was tough going to begin with, but with Simons help I managed to get there.
The manuals provided with the SDK look daunting at first, but stick with it.

[9750head Profile]

Is it true that once the Add-In is installed to the calculator, the only way to quit from it is to start another Add-In ? That seems a litle strange...

[SimonLothar]

This post was deleted by SimonLothar on Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:08 pm.
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[SimonLothar]

Is it true that once the Add-In is installed to the calculator, the only way to quit from it is to start another Add-In ? That seems a litle strange...

Normally yes. Add-Ins are supposed to stay in an endless central "while(1){ ... GetKey(...);..};"-loop. They are not supposed to end. The thing you do is kinda task-switch. But in case of need we found a workaround. BTW.: to start a build-in does a task-switch, too.

[SimonLothar]

I have just read Mr.Magoo's thread on the SDK and the great progress made there with your help. Can I use that thread as a learning template ?

I would
It was tough going to begin with, but with Simons help I managed to get there.
The manuals provided with the SDK look daunting at first, but stick with it.

I agree. Go ahead.
Most probably your stumbling blocks will differ from MrMagoo's ones and your requirements will differ too....So what?...Simply ask.