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Why is my DAQmx Device Not Listed in LabVIEW DAQmx VI's?

Primary Software: LabVIEW Development Systems>>Base Package
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQ

Problem:
My device shows up in Windows device manager and MAX.  I am able to run a test panel in MAX on my DAQmx device.  However, my DAQmx device does not show up in DAQ Assistant, DAQmx Global Channel vi or DAQmx Virtual Channel vi.

Solution:
This usually happens when LabVIEW is installed after the driver.  There are two common causes of this:
  • Installing your LabVIEW software after your Hardware drivers
  • Upgrading your LabVIEW software

When the drivers are installed in the correct order they automatically include support for all of your LabVIEW versions.  However if you install a LabVIEW version after installing your drivers, LabVIEW support for that version is not automatically included.  A simple fix is to modify your driver and include support for the LabVIEW version you are using. 
  1. Go To Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs >> National Instruments Software >> Change/Remove
  2. Select the your Hardware Driver from the list of National Instruments Software
  3. Click Modify
  4. Include Support for LabVIEW

 





Note:  If this does not work simply un-install and re-install your hardware driver.


Related Links:
Data Acquisition (DAQ) Software

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Report Date: 07/20/2007
Last Updated: 02/22/2008
Document ID: 4BJF7PHB

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