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What is the Difference Between Vision Software VDM, VBAI, and VAS?

Primary Software: LabWindows/CVI Add-ons>>Vision Development Module
Primary Software Version: 7.1
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

Problem:
I am interested in the capabilities of NI vision software, but I am unclear on which product I should use. What are the differences between the following pieces of software?
  1. Vision Development Module (VDM)
  2. Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (VBAI)
  3. Vision Acquisition Software (VAS)


Solution:
  1. The Vision Development Module (VDM) provides machine vision & image processing functions in LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. for application development. It includes a tool called the Vision Assistant, a prototyping and code generation tool similar to VBAI in its menu-driven interface. Vision Assistant is a useful tool for developing and testing a series of image processing steps from which code can then be generated. The VDM can be run on remote targets such as the CVS (Compact Vision System) and the Smart Camera provided you are also using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.

  2. Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (VBAI) is a stand-alone, menu-driven machine vision software package. VBAI can run programs (called inspections) on remote targets, and also has the ability to configure those remote targets.

  3. Vision Acquisition Software (VAS) is included in both VDM and VBAI. It is a set of drivers used to interface with cameras for image acquisition and display. You can preform basic image acquisition, display, and save applications with just the drivers included in the VAS, but for any processing or manipulation you will need either VBAI or VDM in addition to VAS.
Visit Products & Services: Vision Software from the related links section below for more information and a side by side comparison of features.

Related Links:
Products & Services: NI Vision

Products & Services: Vision Software

Products & Services: Vision Development Module

Products & Services: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

Drivers & Updates: Vision Acquisition Software 8.5.1

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Report Date: 04/06/2007
Last Updated: 03/21/2008
Document ID: 485EP5L6

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