
Chapter 1
Introduction
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National Instruments Corporation
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NI 435
x
Software Selection Chart
Figure 1-1 shows the choices you have for programming the NI 435
x
. Refer
to the
Software Options for the NI 435x
section for more information on
each software package.
Figure 1-1.
Software Choices for the NI 435
x
Software Options for the NI 435
x
You have several options to choose from to program and use the NI 435
x
.
You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, or
VirtualBench-Logger. This section explains the software choices available
for the NI 435
x
in more detail.
What Is VirtualBench-Logger?
VirtualBench-Logger is a high-performance, easy-to-use, virtual
instruments application program for use with the NI 435
x
devices.
Yes
Use the NI-DAQ instrument
driver. Use virtual channels
with the MAX Create New
Channel Wizard.
Configure your virtual
channels in the
Data
Neighborhood
in MAX.
Refer to the examples in
Program Files\National
Instruments\LabVIEW
7.1\instr.lib\ni435x.
LabVIEW
Use the NI 435
x instrument
driver.
Refer to the examples in
vxipnp\
[operating
system]\ni435x\
examples\
.
Refer to
NI435X
Programmatic Help in
Start»Programs»National
Instruments 435x
(
ni435x_text.hlp
) for
help on the instrument driver
functions.
LabWindows/CVI,
C/C++, and
Visual Basic
Do you want to use stand-alone ready-to-run application software
that does not require any programming?
Which programming environment
are you going to use?
Use VirtualBench-Logger
No, I want to write and use my program.