Documentation Resources for NI-DAQ 7.x
Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQ
Primary Software Version: 7.2
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQmx
Problem: What documentation resources are available for NI-DAQ 7.x?
Solution: To view the most current documentation resources for NI-DAQmx 8.x for Windows, refer to NI-DAQmx 8.x for Windows Documentation, the KB linked below.
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| All APIs | NI-DAQ 7.x Readme | Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» NI-DAQ 7.x Readme | NI-DAQ 7.x | Not Available Online |
| DAQ Quick Start Guide | Print doc packaged with NI-DAQ CD; ships with supported devices. PDF also installed with NI-DAQ. Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» DAQ Quick Start Guide | NI-DAQ 7.x | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:daq quick start | |
| SCXI Quick Start Guide | Print doc ships with supported SCXI modules. PDF also installed with NI-DAQ. Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» SCXI Quick Start Guide | NI-DAQ 7.x | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:daq quick start | |
| NI Switches Getting Started Guide | Print doc ships with supported switch modules. PDF installed with NI-SWITCH. PDF also on the NI-DAQ 7.x Device Documentation Browser. | NI-SWITCH 2.x | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:ni switch guide | |
| NI-DAQmx | Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx | MAX Help menu: Help» Help Topics» NI-DAQmx» Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| Traditional NI-DAQ to NI-DAQmx Configuration Converter Wizard | Click Help button on Configuration Converter Wizard | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| DAQ Assistant Help | Embedded in DAQ Assistant interface. Also accessible from MAX Help menu: Help» Help Topics» NI-DAQmx» DAQ Assistant Help | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| NI-DAQmx C Function Reference Help | Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» NI-DAQmx» C Function Reference. Also, LabWindows/CVI 7.0 Help. | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| NI-DAQmx Help | Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» NI-DAQmx Help. | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| Example Programs | <NI-DAQ 7.x Location>\ Examples\ DAQmx ANSI C\ | NI-DAQmx | www.ni.com/support
Option 3: Search Criteria = Example Code
keywords:daqmx labview |
| Traditional NI-DAQ | Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for Traditional NI-DAQ | MAX Help menu: Help» Help Topics» Traditional NI-DAQ» Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for Traditional NI-DAQ | Traditional NI-DAQ | Not Available Online |
| Traditional NI-DAQ User Manual | MAX Help menu: Help» Help Topics» Traditional NI-DAQ» Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» Traditional NI-DAQ User Manual | Traditional NI-DAQ | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:traditional ni-daq manual |
| Traditional NI-DAQ Function Reference Help | Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ» Traditional NI-DAQ Function Reference | Traditional NI-DAQ | Not Available Online |
| Example Programs | <NI-DAQ 7.x Location>\ Examples\ VBasic\
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<NI-DAQ 7.x Location>\ Examples\ VisualC\ | Traditional NI-DAQ | www.ni.com/support
Option 3: Search Criteria = Example Code
keywords:daq labview |
| LabVIEW | Taking an NI-DAQmx Measurement in LabVIEW | LabVIEW Help menu: Help» Taking an NI-DAQmx Measurement | NI-DAQmx | Not Available Online |
| DAQmx-Data Acquisition VIs | LabVIEW Help menu: Help» VI and Function Reference» NI Measurement VIs and Functions» DAQmx - Data Acquisition VIs and Functions. Also, context help. | LabVIEW 7.0 Support Files | Not Available Online |
| Traditional NI-DAQ VIs | LabVIEW Help menu: Help» VI and Function Reference» NI Measurement VIs and Functions» Data Acquisition VIs. Also, context help. | LabVIEW 7.0 Support Files | Not Available Online |
| LabVIEW Measurements Manual | In LabVIEW Bookshelf: Start» Programs» National Instruments» LabVIEW 7.0» Search the LabVIEW Bookshelf» LabVIEW Measurements Manual. | LabVIEW 7.0 | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:labview measurements manual |
| Example Programs | LabVIEW Help Menu: Help» NI Example Finder» Hardware Input and Output» DAQmxHelp» NI Example Finder» Hardware Input and Output» Traditional DAQ | LabVIEW 7.0 | www.ni.com/support
Option 3: Search Criteria = Example Code
keywords:labview daq |
| Measurement Studio | Using the Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx Libraries | In Visual Studio.NET, open Help.
Help»Index and typeNatio
nalInstruments.DAQmx namespace | Measurement Studio 7.0 | Not Available Online |
| NI-DAQmx.NET class library | In Visual studio.NET, open Help.
Help»Index and typeMeasurement Studio, selectUsing NI-DAQmx Library. | Measurement Studio 7.0 | Not Available Online |
| NI-DAQmx C++ class library | In Visual Studio.NET, open Help.
Help»Index and typeDAQmx objects. | Measurement Studio 7.0 | Not Available Online |
| Example Programs | <MStudio 7.0 Location>\ DotNET\ Examples\ DAQmx
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<MStudio 7.0 Location>\ VCNET\ Examples\ DAQmx
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ActiveX control examples for use with Measurement Studio:<NI-DAQ 7.x Location>\ Examples\ Visual Basic with Measurement Studio | Measurement Studio 7.0 | www.ni.com/support
Option 3: Search Criteria = Example Programs
keywords:measurement studio daq |
| LabWindows/ CVI | NI-DAQmx Concepts | LabWindows/CVI Help: Help» Using LabWindows/CVI» NI-DAQmx Concepts | LabWindows/ CVI 7.0 | Not Available Online |
| NI-DAQmx Library | LabWindows/CVI Help: Help» Library Reference» NI-DAQmx Library | LabWindows/ CVI 7.0 | Not Available Online |
| Traditional NI-DAQ Library | Installed with NI-DAQ: Start» Programs» National Instruments» NI-DAQ | Traditional NI-DAQ | www.ni.com/manuals
keywords:traditional ni-daq manual |
| Example Programs | LabWindows CVI Help: Help» NI Example Finder» Hardware Input and Output» DAQmxHelp» NI Example Finder» Hardware Input and Output» Traditional DAQ | LabWindows/ CVI 7.0 | www.ni.com/support
Option 3: Search Criteria = Example Programs
keywords:CVI daq |
NI-DAQ 7.x Readme
Sections for NI-DAQmx, Traditional NI-DAQ, and NI-SWITCH; list of devices supported; known bugs and fixes.
DAQ Quick Start Guide
Describes the new NI-DAQmx API; when to install and use each of the three APIs; how to install software and hardware; MAX configuration/device recognition. Introduction to configuring channels with MAX (Traditional NI-DAQ and NI-SWITCH) and configuring tasks with DAQ Assistant (NI-DAQmx). Describes how to use NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ in the same applicatipn and where to go for examples and documentation.
SCXI Quick Start Guide
Instructs users to complete the DAQ Quick Start Guide and to install DAQ software and hardware before installing SCXI devices. Steps include how to unpack and install hardware; MAX configuration/device recognition of chassis and device. Repeats introduction to configuring channels with MAX (Traditional NI-DAQ and NI-SWITCH) and configuring tasks with DAQ Assistant (NI-DAQmx).
NI Switches Getting Started Guide
Explains how to install NI-DAQ software; how to install, configure, and set up National Instruments PXI and SCXI switch modules; covers the NI-DAQ 7.x software relative to NI switch modules.
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx
Instructions for using MAX to register devices in the system. Also includes NI-DAQmx Device Terminals.
Traditional NI-DAQ to NI-DAQmx Configuration Converter Wizard
Describes the concepts and steps for using the Configuration Converter Wizard to convert channels configured in Traditional NI-DAQ to NI-DAQmx channels. Instructions for using the Traditional NI-DAQ to NI-DAQmx Configuration Converter Wizard.
DAQ Assistant Help
Instructions for using the DAQ Assistant to configure common measurement tasks, channels, and scales. Includes measurement overviews and context help for controls. Also links to NI-DAQmx Help for more information.
NI-DAQmx C Function Reference Help
C Function reference for NI-DAQmx.
NI-DAQmx Help
Describes how to get started in your OS and ADE; NI-DAQmx software overview; NI-DAQmx key concepts, measurement fundamentals (sensor concepts, typical DAQ system, conditioning signals, signal classifications); describes how to program the most common measurement tasks with references to examples in CVI/C, C++, .NET. Generic documentation of the most common programming tasks. Also includes NI-DAQmx Device Terminals and NI-DAQmx Device Considerations (device-specific information such as triggering). Replaces the NI-DAQ User Manual.
Example Programs
ANSI C example programs for NI-DAQmx.
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for Traditional NI-DAQ
Instructions for using MAX to register devices in the system. Also includes Traditional NI-DAQ Device Terminals.
Traditional NI-DAQ User Manual
Contains information for users of the Traditional NI-DAQ application programming interface (API) of the NI-DAQ 7.x software. This manual also includes source code for several example applications.
Traditional NI-DAQ Function Reference Help
Function reference for Traditional NI-DAQ.
Example Programs
Visual C, Visual Basic example programs for Traditional NI-DAQ.
Taking an NI-DAQmx Measurement in LabVIEW
Step-by-step tutorial for using the DAQ Assistant in LabVIEW to configure a task, test and save it, and generate code.
DAQmx-Data Acquisition VIs
VI Reference for NI-DAQmx VIs and properties. Also includes using NI-DAQmx Name Controls, NI-DAQmx Properties, DAQ Assistant Express VI.
Traditional NI-DAQ VIs
VI Reference for Traditional NI-DAQ VIs and properties. Also includes using Traditional NI-DAQ Name Controls, Traditional NI-DAQ Properties.
LabVIEW Measurements Manual
Contains API overviews of NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ and describes measurement concepts.
Example Programs
Includes LabVIEW 7.0 examples for NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ.
Using the Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx Libraries
Contains a conceptual overview with instructions for using the NI-DAQmx library.
NI-DAQmx .NET class library
Contains classes, delegates, and enumerations that provide a .NET interface to NI-DAQmx.
NI-DAQmx C++ class library
Contains classes, delegates, and enumerations that provide a C++ interface to NI-DAQmx.
NI-DAQmx C++ class library
Visual C#, Visual Basic .NET, and Visual C++ example programs for NI-DAQmx.
NI-DAQmx Concepts
Includes descriptions and instructions for using each NI-DAQmx feature available in LabWindows/CVI.
NI-DAQmx Library
Describes functions that you can use with DAQ and switch devices to develop instrumentation, acquisition, and control applications.
Traditional NI-DAQ Library
Use the Traditional NI-DAQ Library to control NI DAQ devices. Refer to the following documents for more information:
Traditional NI-DAQ Function Reference Help
DAQ Quick Start Guide for NI-DAQ 7.0
Installed with Traditional NI-DAQ.
Example Programs
LabWindows/CVI 7.0 examples for NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ.
For documentation resources for earlier versions of NI-DAQ, refer to Product Manuals: All Revisions: Data Acquisition (linked below).
Related Links: KnowledgeBase 3TJ8HF1V: NI-DAQmx 8.x for Windows Documentation
Product Manuals
Product Manuals: All Revisions: Data Acquisition
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Report Date: 07/06/2000
Last Updated: 06/14/2006
Document ID: 1Z5D23PH
