00001 # Getting Started {#mainpage}
00002
00003 gclib is a C-compatible application programming interface (API) for communicating with Galil motion controllers and PLCs.
00004 The library consists of a basic set of function calls (gclib.h), and an open-source extension library (gclibo.h).
00005 A number of examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the library with various languages and on various platforms.
00006
00007 gclib will import virtually anywhere a dll/so/dylib can be imported. See \link usage Using gclib\endlink for details. Please contact softwaresupport@galil.com if the platform required is not listed.
00008
00009 ## Contents
00010
00011 * <a href="globals_func.html"><b>List of all functions</b></a>
00012 * @subpage installation and supported operating systems
00013 * @subpage usage
00014 * @subpage gclibo
00015 * @subpage legacy
00016
00017 ## Release Notes
00018
00019 See the update history of gclib in the <a href="http://www.galil.com/sw/pub/all/rn/gclib.html" target="_blank">release notes</a>.
00020 Galil maintains an <a href="http://www.galil.com/sw/pub/all/rss/gclib.xml" target="_blank">RSS</a> page to notify users of updates.
00021
00022 ## Technical Support
00023 For help please email softwaresupport@galil.com, or call [Galil Applications](http:
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