GTCO Roll-Up III User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Parts Checklist
What You Will Need to Use Roll-Up III
Setting Up Your Roll-Up III
Software Configuration
Configuring Non-Wintab Applications
Installing the TabletWorks Driver
Hardware Configuration
USB Connection
RS-232 Serial Connection
Using the SuperSet Menu
Changing the Digitizer’s Orientation
Turning the Alarm Off and On
Configuring Your Roll-Up III for Specific Applications
Example: Configuring for a Specific Application
Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Selected Applications
Table 2: Configuration Details for SuperSet Menu Codes
Roll-Up III Tones
Table 3: Roll-Up III Tones
Introduction to the Custom Configuration Menu
Communication Options
Output Format Options
Mode Options
Using the Custom Configuration Menu
Care and Handling of Roll-Up III
Transporting Roll-Up III
Troubleshooting Guide
Procedure A: Begin Troubleshooting
Procedure B: Troubleshooting
The Tablet Configuration Utilities
Regulatory Statements and Warranty
Radio and Television Interference
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Introduction
Roll-Up III belongs to a class of computer input devices called graphic tablets, or
digitizers. A digitizer is an electronic tablet work surface. The position of a transducer, a
handheld cursor or stylus, on the work surface of the Roll-Up III is converted – digitized –
into data for computer processing. Data output from the Roll-Up III digitizer is in the form
of an X/Y coordinate pair that pinpoints the location of the transducer on the tablet
surface. The Roll-Up III is a specialized graphic digitizer that is specifically designed to be
portable, so it can be taken to the job site.
NOTE: Roll-Up III uses an electrostatic technology for digitizing with blueprints and
nonconductive inks. If you are using black line drawings with conductive ink, the Super L
Series Digitizers are more appropriate.
Roll-Up III works with many graphic, CAD and estimating applications. These applications
use the digitized data from the Roll-Up III to:
Determine the dimensions of objects on drawings and blueprints
Move the pointer on the display screen
Create and manipulate objects in a graphic composition
Trace a drawing, or other source material to create an image on the display screen
Select commands or functions from an application menu placed on the tablet
surface
Select items from a pull-down menu on the display screen
In order to send data from the Roll-Up III to your digitizing application, the digitizer must be
physically connected to your computer, and it must be able to transmit the data in such a
way that the digitizing application recognizes and understands it. Before you set up the
Roll-Up III, you should determine:
The requirements of the digitizing software application being used
Whether your digitizing application requires software drivers to communicate with
the Roll-Up III
Hardware communications connection (Serial or USB) you will be using between
the Roll-Up III and the computer
Parts Checklist
Roll-Up III digitizing tablet
Transducer (stylus/pen, 4-button or
16-button cursor)
USB cable
CD-ROM with Windows Drivers and
user’s manual
Accessory case*
Cardboard tube, insert and end
caps*
*Do Not Discard
Computer interface cable with 9-pin
connector for serial connection
Power supply – required only for
serial installations
Deluxe travel bag
Optional Equipment
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What You Will Need to Use Roll-Up III
A computer running a Windows operating system with USB port, or an RS-232C
serial communication port. (Serial signal levels must conform to EIA RS-232C
specifications.)
Application software that accepts digitizer input via the Wintab API, or application
software that directly accepts digitizer input via the computer’s RS-232C serial port.
Setting Up Your Roll-Up III
The instructions below describe how to set up your Roll-Up III. Before you begin, please
take a moment to fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card or register your digitizer
on our website at http://www.gtcocalcomp.com/warranty-information.
Software Configuration
Software drivers provide the communication bridge between your digitizing software
application and the Roll-Up III. You should install only the drivers necessary for the Roll-Up
III to work with your application software. The GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies-
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supplied TabletWorks CD supports reduced functionality Wintab and TabCon-compatible
applications. If you are not sure which drivers are required, check the Table 1 section of
this manual or consult with your application vendor. A driver does not need to be installed
if you are using Roll-Up III with GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies QuikRuler III™.
Configuring Non-Wintab Applications
Many application programs provide configuration information for specific digitizers. If the
Roll-Up III digitizer is not listed, you can use the configuration for GTCO CalComp by
Turning Technologies Digi-Pad Type 5 or Type 5A (T5/T5A), Roll-Up II, CalComp 9100/9500,
or Summagraphics Microgrid III or ID Series.
Installing the TabletWorks Driver
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The installer will autoload. If it
does not, click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run from the
menu. Type X:\setup.exe (X represents the CD drive letter). Follow the onscreen prompts
to complete the installation.
A TabletWorks icon will display in the System Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right
click on the icon to display the TabletWorks Menu, which provides access to all the
TabletWorks features.
Hardware Configuration
When you use the USB interface, no data output configuration is required. However, when
you choose the optional serial interface, the Roll-Up III must be configured to send data in a
format that is compatible with the application software. Different applications have
different requirements when interacting with a digitizer. Roll-Up III is designed to provide
the appropriate serial requirements for a wide variety of graphic, CAD and estimating
applications using a simple code system. The SuperSet Menu on the surface of the Roll-Up
III is used to enter the appropriate code for the software being used. A table in the Using
the SuperSet Menu section of this manual lists the SuperSet Codes for a wide variety of
applications.
Determine if you have not already, which communication connection you will be using –
USB or Serial.
NOTE: Conductive materials, inks or electronic devices on, under or near the Roll-Up III can
cause improper operation. See the Troubleshooting section for more details.
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1. Select a large, flat, nonmetal
surface on which to place the
Roll-Up III. Clear all items from
the surface.
2. Remove the Roll-Up III from its
cardboard tube container and
unroll it on the selected
surface.
3. Connect the transducer –
cursor or stylus – to the
appropriate jack on the
digitizer’s Connector Panel. The
connector is keyed and will fit
only the correct jack. Do not
force it.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the controller from the housing. Doing so could damage
the digitizer and void your warranty.
USB Connection
The Roll-Up USB port connection is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible. When the digitizer is
connected to the USB port, Windows will recognize that there is a new device connected. If
Windows displays the Found New Hardware prompt, follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the driver installation.
1. Connect the interface cable to the USB jack on the Roll-Up III Connector Panel. The
connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it.
2. Attach the other end of the USB cable to any one of the USB ports on your
computer or USB hub. The digitizer will beep four short tones, indicating it is
powered on. View the Roll-Up III Tones for a complete table of the Roll-Up III tones.
3. SuperSet Codes are not applicable when using the USB connection.
NOTE: Power is supplied through the USB port. No additional power source is needed for
this installation.
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RS-232 Serial Connection
If your software application is not Wintab-compliant, be sure to set the correct two-digit
Application SuperSet Code before connecting the serial cable to the computer. SuperSet
Codes can be found in Table 1. If your application is not listed in Table 1, find the
configuration settings that apply to your application in Table 2 and use the corresponding
SuperSet Code. If an appropriate SuperSet Code is not listed in Table 2, use the Custom
Configuration Menu stored in the slot on the end of the Roll-Up III housing to configure
your Roll-Up III.
1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Connect the power supply to the
appropriate jack on the Connector Panel. The digitizer will beep four short tones
(see the Roll-Up III Tones section for a complete table of Roll-Up III tones), indicating
it is powered on.
2. Connect the RS-232 serial cable to the serial jack on the Connector Panel. The
connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it.
3. Configure the SuperSet Code. The Roll-Up III comes from the factory with the
SuperSet Code pre-configured. (See Using the SuperSet Menu.)
Using the SuperSet Menu
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The SuperSet Menu is the row of buttons printed in the lower left and upper right corners
of the digitizer.
The SuperSet Menu makes it possible to configure the Roll-Up III so that it sends the
appropriate information for a serial connection to the software being used on your
computer (see Table 1 section of this manual for an extensive list of digitizer software
applications and their codes). It is used to prepare the digitizer to receive specific, detailed
custom configuration information from the Custom Configuration Menu for some serial
installations. In addition, the SuperSet Menu can be used for both serial and USB
connection configurations, to set and change the digitizer orientation, and to turn the
digitizer alarm off and on. Use your stylus or cursor to click on the menu buttons to make
your selections.
The menu button initiates Select Mode. Two-digit numeric codes are entered after
Select Mode is activated. Most software supports Wintab using the TabletWorks drivers,
whose SuperSet Code is on the SuperSet Menu. The Roll-Up III comes from
the factory with the SuperSet Code pre-configured.
NOTE: Select Mode will not work with the USB interface. USB talks to Wintab drivers
exclusively.
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The menu button sets your preferred digitizer orientation. The button toggles
the digitizer alarm off and on. The button activates the Custom Configuration menu.
When using the SuperSet Menu, a tone will sound indicating a successful selection when
you click on the or buttons. Four tones will sound when you click on or .
(See the Roll-Up III Tones section for a complete table of the Roll-Up III tones.) The number
buttons through are active only after clicking on for Select Mode.
NOTE: Units built before October 8, 2014, have serial Plug-N-Play enabled for SuperSet
Code . On these units, use instead of . This SuperSet
Code has the same settings, but Plug-N-Play is disabled.
Changing the Digitizer’s Orientation
Roll-Up III lets you choose between two different digitizer orientations: you can orient the
digitizer with the controller Housing on your right (the factory default), or you can orient it
with the Housing on your left.
To change the orientation of the digitizer:
1. Turn the digitizer to the desired orientation.
2. Relocate the origin by clicking on the button on the SuperSet Menu that is
located in the lower left corner of the digitizer. You will hear four short tones when
you do this.
NOTE: The orientation of the 20 x 24 Roll-Up III cannot be changed.
Turning the Alarm Off and On
You can disable the alarm if you do not want to hear a tone each time the transducer
button is pressed. When the alarm is off, you will still hear diagnostic and menu-related
tones.
To turn the alarm off or on:
Click on the button – which toggles the tones on or off – on the SuperSet Menu.
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NOTE: The following is relevant only for RS-232 serial installations. USB does not require
configuration.
Configuring Your Roll-Up III for Specific Applications
To configure your Roll-Up III for use with specific applications:
1. In Table 1, find the application program you will be using with your Roll-Up III. Note
the corresponding SuperSet Code.
If your application program is not listed in Table 1, find the configuration
settings in Table 2 that your application program requires and use the
corresponding SuperSet Code.
If an appropriate SuperSet Code is not listed in Table 2, then use the Custom
Configuration Menu (see the Using the Custom Configuration Menu section) to
set up your Roll-Up III.
2. On the SuperSet Menu, click on the button, then click on the two digits of the
SuperSet Code indicated for your application.
You will hear four short tones after a successful menu configuration.
Example: Configuring for a Specific Application
Suppose you wanted to configure your Roll-Up III to operate with Autodesk’s AutoCAD
application. You would:
1. Find the entry for AutoCAD in Table 1. The SuperSet Code is 01.
2. Click on the button on the SuperSet Menu. You will hear one short tone,
indicating the digitizer is in Select Mode.
3. Select the button on the SuperSet Menu. You will hear one short tone. This
enters the first digit of the SuperSet Code for AutoCAD.
4. Click on the button on the SuperSet Menu. This enters the second digit of the
SuperSet Code for AutoCAD.
You will hear four short tones, indicating that the configuration is complete. Roll-Up III is
now configured to operate with AutoCAD. Select Mode is no longer active. You can begin
digitizing.
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NOTE: For more information about digitizer software application driver requirements,
please go to the Technical Support section of the GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies
website.
Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Selected Applications
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