Configuration File

Configuration files, commonly known as .ini files, are used to set setup-specific parameters, which only need to be defined once, for a SweepMe! driver. Some drivers require information on the paths to installed drivers, SDKs, or .dll files, other drivers might need access keys or version numbers, which only need to be set once after installation.

Setting Up Your Configuration File

To set up a configuration file for a driver used in SweepMe!, follow these steps:

• Launch the SweepMe! software.
• Navigate to Tools -> Modules & Devices -> Search for your driver.
• Right-click on the version number to open the context menu.
• Copy INI File to Custom Files by choosing Copy configuration file to CustomFiles.
• Edit the INI File:
  • Starting from Version 1.5.6.20, you can use Edit configuration (.ini) file in the context menu.
  • Open the Windows Explorer and navigate to the CustomFiles folder located at Public/Documents/SweepMe!/CustomFiles.
  • Use any text editor to open and edit the .ini file corresponding to your system installations or device parameters
  • Save and exit the editor.

Examples of Typical Parameters

Here are examples of typical parameters that you might set in your .ini file:

Path to an Installed Driver, SDK, or .dll file

[Awesome Device]
sdk_path = C:\Program Files\Awesome Device\Awesome SDK 2.1
dlls = 
    C:\Program Files\Awesome Device\file1.dll
    C:\Program Files\Awesome Device\file2.dll

Device Parameters

[Filter]
Filter1 = 1 <- 400 nm -> 2 <- 700 nm -> 3 <- 750 nm -> 4 <- 800 nm -> 5

[Lamp]
Lamp1 = Halogen
Lamp2 = Xenon
Lamp3 = Xenon <- 600 nm -> Halogen