What is Zeal SoftStudio?
Zeal SoftStudio develops software libraries that facilitate hardware interaction for Windows applications. Their flagship products include NTPort Library, which allows direct access to I/O ports, and MemAccess Library, which provides control over memory mapped I/O. These tools eliminate the need for Windows Drivers Development Kit (DDK) while supporting various Windows versions from 9x/Me to Windows 7.
The company also offers ActiveX controls like CheckListBox, Color ComboBox, and Font List & Combo for enhanced user interface development. These components provide specialized functionality such as checkbox-enabled listboxes, color selection comboboxes, and font enumeration controls with preview capabilities.
Features
- NTPort Library: Enables real-time direct access to PC I/O ports without Windows DDK
- MemAccess Library: Provides control of hardware devices through memory mapped I/O access
- CheckListBox ActiveX: Listbox control with checkboxes similar to Microsoft Office applications
- Color ComboBox ActiveX: Combo box for color selection with predefined sets and custom colors
- Font List & Combo ActiveX: Control for enumerating and previewing all available system fonts
Use Cases
- Developing hardware control applications for industrial automation
- Creating device drivers or hardware interface software
- Building applications that require direct port access for legacy hardware
- Developing user interfaces with specialized control requirements
- Creating software that interacts with ISA or PCI bus devices
