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The
NI-DAQ Readme for Linux
lists supported devices and includes
software installation instructions, frequently asked questions, and known
issues.
The
C Function Reference Help
describes functions and attributes.
The
NI-DAQmx for Linux Configuration Guide
provides configuration
instructions, templates, and instructions for using test panels.
Note
All NI-DAQmx documentation for Linux is installed at
/usr/local/natinst/
NI-DAQmx/docs
.
NI-DAQmx Base
The
NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide
describes how to install your
NI-DAQmx Base software, your NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device,
and how to confirm that your device is operating properly. Select
Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»Documentation»
Getting Started Guide
.
The
NI-DAQmx Base Readme
lists which devices are supported by this
version of NI-DAQmx Base. Select
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»DAQmx Base Readme
.
The
NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help
contains VI reference and general
information about measurement concepts. In LabVIEW, select
Help»
NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help
.
The
NI-DAQmx Base C Reference Help
contains C reference and general
information about measurement concepts. Select
Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»Documentation»C Function
Reference Help
.
LabVIEW
If you are a new user, use the
Getting Started with LabVIEW
manual to
familiarize yourself with the LabVIEW graphical programming
environment and the basic LabVIEW features you use to build data
acquisition and instrument control applications. Open the
Getting Started
with LabVIEW
manual by selecting
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals
or by navigating to the
labview\manuals
directory and opening
LV_Getting_Started.pdf
.
Use the
LabVIEW Help
, available by selecting
Help»Search the
LabVIEW Help
in LabVIEW, to access information about LabVIEW