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Related Documentation

Each application software package and driver includes information about writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement devices. The following references to documents assume you have NI-DAQ 8.3 or later, and where applicable, version 7.0 or later of the NI application software.

NI-DAQmx for Windows

The NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI-DAQmx for Windows software, your

NI-DAQmx-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that your device is operating properly. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started.

The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of

NI-DAQ. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»

NI-DAQ Readme.

The NI-DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are applicable to all programming environments. Select Start»All Programs»

National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx 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 programming concepts, step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, and