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Publish Date: Aug 25, 2008

LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK

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Table of Contents

  1. System Requirements
  2. Installation Instructions
  3. Accessing the Help
  4. Finding Examples

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Filename: labview_dataplugin_sdk.exe
Requirements: View

The LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK enables you to create DataPlugins from scratch using 100% LabVIEW G-code. The SDK also enables you to create an installer in order to install the new DataPlugin on any Windows computer.

A DataPlugin is encapsulated code that understands how to read and to interpret the data contained in a specific data file format by mapping it to the TDM data model. Once a new DataPlugin is registered on a computer, any installed LabVIEW, DIAdem, or DataFinder application on that computer is able to use that newly registered DataPlugin to load data files in the file format the new DataPlugin supports. The main advantage of creating a DataPlugin with the LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK is to leverage LabVIEW G-code to give new file format reading capability to DIAdem and/or the DataFinder.

System Requirements

To create LabVIEW DataPlugins by using the LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK, you must be a properly licensed user of and have the following software installed on the host computer:

  • National Instruments LabVIEW 8.6, Full or Professional Development Systems

To use a LabVIEW DataPlugin, you must be a properly licensed user of and have at least one of the following software installed on the host computer:

  • National Instruments LabVIEW 8.2.1 (or higher)
  • National Instruments DIAdem 10.1 (or higher)
  • National Instruments DataFinder Server Edition 1.0 (or higher)

Installation Instructions

Complete the following steps to install the LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK.

  1. Run the LV_DataPlugin_SDK.exe program.
  2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Accessing the Help

The LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK User Manual contains conceptual information about creating LabVIEW DataPlugins. Open this manual by selecting Start»Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW 8.6»LabVIEW Manuals and opening LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf or by navigating to the labview\manuals\ directory and opening LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf.

 

Finding Examples

LabVIEW DataPlugins are built by adapting predefined LabVIEW projects to your specific needs. Access these example projects using the NI Example Finder, which is available by launching LabVIEW and selecting Help»Find Examples from the pull-down menu. You can also access these examples by browsing to the labview\examples\file\dataplugin\ directory.

Requirements


Filename: labview_dataplugin_sdk.exe

Software Requirements


Application Software: LabVIEW Full Development System 8.6, DIAdem Development System 10.1
Language(s): LabVIEW

 
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