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RELEASE NOTES
LABWINDOWS/CVI VERSION 5.0
RELEASE NOTES FOR WINDOWS
Contents
Introduction to LabWindows/CVI...................................................................................4
LabWindows/CVI Installation for Windows...................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements for Windows 95/NT......................................4
Minimum System Requirements for Windows 3.1...........................................4
Installing LabWindows/CVI on a Computer.....................................................5
Installing the Run-Time Engine on a Computer................................................5
Installing the VISA Library...............................................................................6
Installing the IVI Engine...................................................................................6
What’s New and Different in LabWindows/CVI 5.0......................................................6
New Features.....................................................................................................6
Changes to System Requirements.....................................................................7
Toolslib Instrument Drivers..............................................................................7
Multithreading Limitations on Toolslib Instruments..........................7
New Sample Programs......................................................................................7
Changes to the LabWindows/CVI Development Environment.......................................9
Debugging DLLs in Windows 95/NT...............................................................9
DLL Debugging Menu Item (Windows 95/NT Only)......................................9
Select External Process......................................................................................10
Automatic Generation of Object Files...............................................................10
Create Dynamic Link Library Dialog Box........................................................11
Breakpoints/Tags in Non-Project Files Are Saved in Project...........................11
New Control in Watch Expression Dialog Box................................................11
Activate Panels When Resuming: Clarification................................................11
New Print Dialog Box.......................................................................................12
New Options for Source File Printing...............................................................12
Edit Menu..........................................................................................................12
Code Menu........................................................................................................12
New Tools Menu...............................................................................................12
Create ActiveX Automation Controller (Windows 95/NT only)........13
Update ActiveX Automation Controller (Windows 95/NT only)......13
Create IVI (Intelligent Virtual Instruments) Instrument Driver..........13