| gclib 367 Communications API for Galil controllers and PLCs |

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intro.md
1 # Getting Started {#mainpage}
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3 gclib is a C-compatible application programming interface (API) for communicating with Galil motion controllers and PLCs.
4 The library consists of a basic set of function calls (gclib.h), and an open-source extension library (gclibo.h).
5 A number of examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the library with various languages and on various platforms.
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7 gclib will import virtually anywhere a dll/so/dylib can be imported. See \link installation \endlink for details. Please contact softwaresupport@galil.com if the platform required is not listed.
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9 ## Contents
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11 * <a href="globals_func.html"><b>List of all functions</b></a>
12 * @subpage installation and supported operating systems
13 * @subpage languages
14 * @subpage usage
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16 ## Release Notes
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18 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>.
19 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.
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21 See the update history of \link gcaps \endlink in the <a href="http://www.galil.com/sw/pub/all/rn/gcaps.html" target="_blank">release notes</a>.
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23 ## Technical Support
24 For help please email softwaresupport@galil.com, or call [Galil Applications](http://www.galil.com/contact).
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