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Connect the Inspector

NTK contains an Inspector window, where you type code that is compiled into NewtonScript, downloaded to the Newton, and executed; the result is then displayed in the Inspector window. To work, the Inspector must be connected to the Newton.

When the Inspector is connected, NTK can download packages to the Newton without any action necessary on the Newton. If the Inspector isn't connected, downloading requires starting the download from within NTK and on the Newton.

Here is how to connect the Inspector:

On the Macintosh

On the Newton

FIGURE 2.11 : The Inspector window when not connected.


FIGURE 2.12 : The Toolkit App slip (when not connected).


FIGURE 2.13 : Connection progress slip.


Once the Inspector is connected, the Inspector window is opened (see FIGURE 2.14). It is not sufficient to use Open Inspector on the Macintosh; it merely opens the Inspector window. You still need to select Connect Inspector (or click the "Connect" button) to establish a connection.

FIGURE 2.14 : The Inspector window when connected.


Verify the Connection

An online version of Programming for the Newton using Macintosh, 2nd ed. ©1996, 1994, Julie McKeehan and Neil Rhodes.

Last modified: 1 DEC 1996