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National Instruments Corporation C-1 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series for Windows 95/NT
CReinstalling the NI-VXI/VISA
Software
This appendix contains the instructions on how to reinstall your
NI-VXI/VISA software. Your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series controller was
shipped with the NI-VXI/VISA software already installed. It is unlikely
that you will ever need to use these instructions.
Preparing for Installation
Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI/VISA software to
install the entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall
software in the event that your files were accidentally erased. The Setu p
program works in the same manner for either Windows 95 or
Windows NT. You can install NI-VXI with or without NI-VISA.
Note Some of the utilities rely on the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine. This
software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI/VISA installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up
to 20 MB of free space available to accommodate the NI-VXI/VISA
software. If you choose the Custom installation method, Setup displays
the amount of memory required for the options you select.
To be compliant with VXIplug&play specifications, a VXI controller
must provide the VISA I/O driver library standardized by
VXIplug&play. VISA ensures that your controller can run all
VXIplug&play-compatible software now and in the future.
The NI-VISA software in this kit is compatible with the
WIN95/GWIN95 and WINNT/GWINNT frameworks. With NI-VISA
installed on your computer, you can run any VXIplug&play software
that is compatible with these frameworks. This includes instrument
drivers and executable soft front panels that are included with
VXIplug&play-compatible instruments from a variety of vendors.