Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration
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Vision Builder AI: Setting up the Development Computer
This section describes the sequence for installing Vision Builder AI and the
NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras software on the development computer,
obtaining an IP address, installing software on the CVS-1450 device, and
configuring the CVS-1450 device to acquire an image using Vision
Builder AI.
Note This section applies only to Vision Builder AI users. If you are using the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module with the Vision Development Module, refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module with the Vision Development Module: Setting up the Development Computer
section.
The following items are necessary for setting up the development
computer.
❑Vision Builder AI, version 2.0 or later
❑NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver, version 1.5 or later

Installing Vision Builder AI and NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras

This section describes how to install the Vision Builder AI software and the
NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software onto the development
computer.
Note You must install Vision Builder AI before installing NI-IMAQ for IEEE1394
Cameras.
Complete the following steps to install Vision Builder AI and NI-IMAQ for
IEEE 1394 Cameras onto the development computer.
1. Insert the Vision Builder AI CD into the CD-ROMdrive.
2. When the installation splash screen appears, click Install NI Vision
Builder AI and follow the setup instructions.
3. Insert the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
Note When installing NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras, make sure to install the support
files for the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.