3M™ MicroTouch™
Software MT 7
User Guide
For Microsoft® Windows®, Windows® CE,
and Linux® Operating Systems
Read and understand all safety information
contained in this document before using this product.
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Contents
About This Manual
Introduction................................................................................................................5
Sensor Care and Cleaning..........................................................................................5
3M Touch Systems Support Services ........................................................................6
Contact 3M Touch Systems .......................................................................................6
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Installing MT 7 Software
MT 7 Software Overview...........................................................................................7
Installing MT 7 Software ...........................................................................................8
Performing a Silent Install .......................................................................................11
Customizing Your Settings ......................................................................................12
Uninstalling MT 7 Software ....................................................................................12
MT 7 Software Control Panel
Overview..................................................................................................................13
Opening the MT 7 Control Panel.............................................................................13
Main Tab..................................................................................................................14
Touch Settings Tab ..................................................................................................18
Edge Adjustment Tab...............................................................................................20
Edge Adjustment Setting..........................................................................................21
Tools Tab .................................................................................................................23
Controller Tab..........................................................................................................26
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Windows® CE Overview
Installation Instructions............................................................................................31
Instructions for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows® CE 6.0 R3 .................35
Supporting Multiple Windows® CE Versions ........................................................36
Supporting Multiple Projects ...................................................................................36
Slow Draw Anomalies .............................................................................................37
Windows® XP Embedded Overview
Installation Instructions............................................................................................39
Loading MT 7 Into The Components Database Manager........................................39
MT 7 Component Selection In Target Designer......................................................39
MT 7 Components....................................................................................................40
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MT 7 for Linux® Overview
System Requirements...............................................................................................41
Installation Instructions............................................................................................42
Error Messages During Installation .........................................................................45
Removing MT 7 For Linux ......................................................................................47
Troubleshooting The Init Script...............................................................................47
Troubleshooting Touch Behavior ............................................................................48
Running Touch Applications ...................................................................................48
Calibration Messages Are Unreadable.....................................................................49
Known Issues ...........................................................................................................49
Appendix A
Appendix B
Multiple Monitor Setup (Windows® Only)
Overview..................................................................................................................51
Changing the Controller ID......................................................................................51
Setting Up Multiple Monitors..................................................................................51
Troubleshooting the Touch System
Overview..................................................................................................................55
Other Serial Devices Do Not Work .........................................................................55
Multiple Display Support.........................................................................................56
Cursor Does Not Reach Edges of Display ...............................................................56
Cursor is Jittery........................................................................................................56
Cursor Jumps or Bounces Suddenly Across the Display.........................................56
Double-Click Doesn't Work (not available on Windows® CE or Linux®) ............56
Drawing Lines Are Not Straight and Smooth..........................................................57
Find Sensor (for Serial Plug & Play Controllers) ....................................................57
Touch Is Not Working..............................................................................................57
Touch Driver Did Not Load.....................................................................................58
Right-click Tool Buttons Are Swapped ...................................................................58
A Previous Version of TouchWare Software Was Detected...................................59
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About This Manual
Introduction
This manual describes how to:
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Install 3M™ MicroTouch™ Software MT 7 for your touch system and specific
operating system.
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Use the MT 7 control panel to customize your work environment.
Troubleshoot the sensor.
Before installing MT 7 software, you must complete the appropriate hardware
connections for your controller. For instructions, refer to your appropriate 3M™
MicroTouch™ Controller Reference Guide. All technical documentation can be found
The drivers included in MT 7 will support the following:
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All current 3M™ MicroTouch™ controllers (no legacy controllers) and chipset
designs.
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Capacitive and resistive touch technologies
Both USB and RS-232 communication protocols.
Sensor Care and Cleaning
The sensor requires very little maintenance. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. recommends that
you periodically clean the glass surface.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of the potentially hazardous situations associated with the use
of isopropyl alcohol which may result in minor or moderate injury or property
damage:
Follow all instructions and recommendations in the alcohol manufacturer's Material
Safety Data Sheet and product label.
Typically, an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50 is the best cleaning
agent for your sensor. You can also use straight isopropyl alcohol. Be sure to follow
solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using any solvents.
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It is important to avoid using any caustic chemicals on the sensor.
Always dampen the cloth and then clean the sensor. Be sure to spray the cleaning
liquid onto the cloth, not the sensor, so that drips do not seep inside the display or
stain the bezel.
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Apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid using gritty cloths.
Always handle the sensor with care. Do not pull on or stress flex tail.
3M Touch Systems Support Services
3M Touch Systems, Inc. provides extensive support services through our website and
technical support organization. Visit the 3M Touch Systems website at
drivers, obtain regularly updated technical documentation on 3M Touch Systems
products, and learn more about our company.
Whenever you contact Technical Support, please provide the following information:
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Touch display size, part number and serial number
Current driver version
Operating system used
Information on additional peripherals
Technical Support is available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with
limited call back service after 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time – 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Europe.
You can contact 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Technical Support (US only -- Eastern
Standard Time) by calling the hot line, sending email or a fax.
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Technical Support Hot Line: 978-659-9200
Technical Support Fax: 978-659-9400
Toll Free: 1-866-407-6666 (Option 3)
Email: [email protected]
Contact 3M Touch Systems
Contact information for all offices can be found on our website at:
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CHAPTER 1
Installing MT 7 Software
3M™ MicroTouch™ Software MT 7 allows users to select, launch, and drag objects
using the sensor. MT 7 provides support for MicroTouch™ sensor operation for all
applications running under the following operating systems:
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
Microsoft® Windows® Vista
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Linux®
MT 7 Software Overview
Your product includes several software tools to help you work with and customize the
touch sensor. Specifically, MT 7 Software includes the following programs and utilities:
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Touch drivers
Control panel
Software uninstall utility
Calibration tool
Multi Display tool – Windows® only
Touch Drivers
Touch drivers are the software the system uses to communicate with the touch
controllers. MT 7 Software includes drivers for applications running in different
operating environments. You can run programs and use touch (finger or stylus) input
without any program modifications.
MT 7 Control Panel
You can use the MT 7 control panel to set your preferences for the sensor. For example,
you can define the following preferences:
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Whether the touch action occurs when you touch the sensor or when you lift your
finger (or stylus) off the sensor.
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Whether you hear a sound when you touch the sensor.
Define a frame around the active touch area in which the cursor moves closer to the
edges of the sensor.
You can also use the MT 7 control panel to calibrate the touch sensor and run optional
programs.
Online Help
MT 7 Software enables you to launch a fully searchable PDF of this User Guide from the
Control Panel.
MT 7 Windows® Software Uninstall Utility
The Uninstall utility automatically deletes all MT 7 software components from your
computer and removes most MT 7 Software entries from the system files. For details on
how to uninstall MT 7 for Windows® CE, Windows® XP Embedded, and Linux, refer
to Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
Calibration Tool
This tool enables you to calibrate your touch sensor without launching the control panel.
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For Linux® use /etc/twscreen/TwCalib
For all other operating systems use twcalib.exe
Multiple Display Manager
This tool enables you to set up an arrangement of multiple displays with sensors.
Microsoft WHQL Certification
Note that the MT 7 touch driver is WHQL certified. WHQL certification is designed to
ensure that the new hardware device complies with operating system requirements.
Without the WHQL certificate, the user is notified of ‘potential compatibility issues’
when installing the device.
Installing MT 7 Software
Note: For specific installation instructions for Windows® CE, Windows® XP
Embedded, and Linux®, refer to Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
When you install MT 7 software, you have several installation options:
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Typical Install (basic features needed to support touch)
Full Install (installs all components)
Custom Install (select which components you wish to install)
Upgrade (if you have MT 7 software already, will update the components you have
installed)
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To install MT 7 software:
1. Make sure you have completed the appropriate hardware connections. Serial
controllers should be connected before you begin. USB controllers can be plugged in
either before or after. The controller can then be automatically detected and there
will be no need to reboot.
2. Power on your system. Make sure no other applications are open.
the file into a directory of your choice. Using Windows® Explorer, browse to that
MT 7 folder and double-click the Setup.exe file.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation.
5. When prompted to choose the installation type, select whether to perform a Typical
Install, Full Install, or Custom Install (or, if available, Upgrade).
During installation, you may get messages about finding new hardware. This is the MT7
driver searching your serial ports for touch controllers.
The Typical option automatically installs the minimum required MT 7 software files,
creates a MT 7 program group and control panel.
If you choose Custom or Upgrade, you can select which components to install. The
following components are available: Controller Support, User Interface and Utilities and
Tools.
Driver Selection
3M Touch Systems offers drivers that leverage Microsoft Windows' native support for
touch devices and mice. Because of this, a dialog appears during installation asking you
to select a driver.
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If this is a new installation, the default option reflects the driver that best suits your
system.
If this is not a new installation, the chosen option reflects the driver you currently
use.
Note that some systems may not show a touch digitizer driver option. This option
appears only if your system supports Windows' Tablet PC. Tablet PC is supported on
Windows® 7, Vista, and some XP operating systems.
Also, note that each driver presents different functions. Choose a driver based on what
will suit your needs best.
Touch Digitizer- Has tablet features when used in conjunction with Windows 7. This
includes flicking, an onscreen keyboard, and a press, hold, liftoff action for the right-
click function.
HID Mouse- Has right-click desktop button.
Legacy Mouse- Enables multi-display mapping and has right-click desktop button.
User Interface
The User Interface provides the following components:
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The Control Panel is used to configure the sensor
The Help button launches a searchable PDF of this guide. (Linux® and CE both need
their respective versions of PDF reader and Java.)
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The Calibration Tool is recommended if you are not loading the Control Panel.
The Multiple Display Manager enables you to set up multiple displays with sensors.
You must load this file in order to configure multiple displays.
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Utilities and Tools
The Blank Cursor option enables you to hide the cursor. By selecting this, MT 7
Software installs a blank cursor on your system. To always hide the cursor, open the
Windows® Control Panel, select mouse settings and then browse to the MicroTouch
folder and select blank cursor.
Performing a Silent Install
If you have to perform multiple system installations, you may want to take advantage of
the MT 7 software silent install.
To begin, you must create a silent install script that contains the recorded installation
instructions. You create this script by running the Setup program in record mode. During
a silent install, the Setup program receives input from the recorded install script rather
than from a user. Once you record an installation script, you can run it on as many
similar systems as you like.
The first step in producing a silent installation is to record your standard installation.
Open a command line window and set your working directory to the directory containing
the MT 7 for Windows® setup program. Issue the command "setup -r" and run the
installation normally.
When the installation finishes, it creates a recording file, setup.iss, in your Windows®
system directory (such as C:\Windows). Copy this file to the directory containing the MT
7 for Windows® setup program.
To run the silent installation, simply issue the command "setup -s". This replays the
installation you recorded above.
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Note that the silent installation fails if the installer reacts differently than when it was
recorded. For example, if you record an installation using the "Upgrade" option and
replay it on a system without MT 7 for Windows, the installation may fail. You should
test the silent installation on all expected configurations.
Since the recording process creates a file, the MT 7 program must be on a hard drive and
not on a CD-ROM. Once the file is created, you can make a CD-ROM, or equivalent
media, with the distribution files and the setup.iss file. Your use of this CD-ROM is
subject to the license agreement of this software. This feature does not give you the right
to distribute this software if that right is not already granted to you by the license
agreement.
Customizing Your Settings
Once you have installed MT 7 software, you can optimize the performance of the sensor
using the MT 7 Control Panel. You can adjust settings for touch sounds, double-click
speed, and double-click area (not applicable to WIN CE or Linux® systems).
Note: You can define touch settings using the MT 7 Control Panel. MT 7 stores the
touch settings in the Windows® system registry. Whenever you save changes to the MT7
Control Panel, MT 7 software records the new settings in the system registry. These
changes take effect immediately.
Uninstalling MT 7 Software
The Uninstall program removes all MT 7 software components from your computer.
These components include MT 7 software files, directories, folders, and registry key
items. The Uninstall program also removes all MT 7 software entries from the system
registry files.
Note: For details on how to uninstall MT 7 for Windows® CE, Windows® XP
Embedded, and Linux, refer to Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
To uninstall MT 7 software:
1. Close MT 7 software if it is open.
2. Click on Start → Programs → MicroTouch MT 7 → Uninstall MT 7 Software
The path may be different if you performed a custom installation and chose a custom
name for the MT 7 software program group.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove MT 7 software. 3M Touch Systems
strongly suggests you reboot your system when complete.
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CHAPTER 2
MT 7 Software Control Panel
Overview
The MT 7 software control panel consists of tabs that allow you to determine the best
settings for your touch system configuration.
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Use the Main tab to run a 3-point calibration routine for optimum accuracy of your
sensor.
Use the Touch Settings tab to define the touch actions that equate to mouse actions
and add right-click functionality to the touch sensor.
Use the Edge Adjustment tab to define a frame around the active touch area in which
the cursor moves closer to the edges of the sensor.
Use the Tools tab to restore hardware or software defaults, reset controller, run Draw
Test from the desktop, and to enable Advanced Options for your touch sensor.
Use the Controller tab to activate linearization, select frequency, set controller ID,
and determine pen/finger modes. Note that this tab appears only if you have selected
the appropriate options from the Advanced Options from the Tools tab and have the
specific type of controller attached to your system.
Opening the MT 7 Control Panel
You can open the MT 7 control panel by clicking:
Start → Programs → MicroTouch MT 7 → Control Panel.
Note: In Linux, use StartCPto launch the control panel
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