Chapter 1 Introduction
Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 1-4
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• Language interface libraries for Microsoft Visual C/C++ 2.0 or later,
LabWindows/CVI 4.0 or later, and LabVIEW 4.0 or later
• Example programs that use NI-CAN functions
Optional Programming Tools
Your kit includes the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. In addition,
youcan order the LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW software from National
Instruments.
LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C development environment for
building test and measurement and instrument control systems. It includes
interactive code-generation tools and a graphical editor for building custom
user interfaces. It also includes built-in libraries for IEEE 488.2, VXI,
RS-232 control, and plug-in data acquisition. When you order
LabWindows/CVI, you also get hundreds of complete instrument drivers,
which are modular, source-code programs that handle the communication
with your instrument so that you do not have to learn the programming
details.
LabVIEW is a complete programming environment that departs from the
sequential nature of traditional programming languages and features a
graphical programming environment. It includes all the tools needed for
instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and presentation. LabVIEW
also includes an extensive instrument driver library.
For more information about LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW, contact
National Instruments.