Getting Started with the LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation
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Test drive the MathScript functionality of LabVIEW without installing any additional software. This document introduces the LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation and provides step-by-step instructions for using the online evaluation.
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What is the LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation?
LabVIEW MathScript is a math-oriented textual programming language that generally is compatible with m-file script syntax. The LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation is a web based interactive m-file scripting environment for developing math, signal processing, and control design algorithms. With the LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation you can test drive the MathScript Window functionality of LabVIEW without installing any additional software.
Using The LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation
You can use the MathScript Online Evaluation, shown below, to submit your m-file scripts and view the evaluated results. Scripts can be selected from the Script Selector, pasted from a text file, or entered manually. MathScript Online provides textual and graphical results typically within 5-20 seconds.
You can try the LabVIEW MathScript Online Evaluation by clicking on the following link.
Running Your First Script
Run your first script by following the three steps below using MathScript Online.
- Load a sample script into the Script Editor Window using the Script Selector, located above the MathScript Window. When the script is chosen, it will automatically be pasted into the Script Editor Window. For example, choose the 3D Plotting Example to plot a 3D parametric surface.
- Run the script by selecting the green Run arrow above the Script Editor Window.
- View the plot that is generated by clicking on the View Plot 1 icon, located above the MathScript Window, or by simply scrolling down the page.
You can select a new script to run from the Script Selector, or try your own script in the Script Editor Window.
Use Fully Featured LabVIEW and MathScript Today
LabVIEW MathScript is included in the core LabVIEW development system. Downloading LabVIEW on your computer will provide access to the following additional features, and many more:
- Adding a graphical user interface to your m file scripts
- Interfacing with National Instruments hardware products
- The ability to load or save scripts from your PC
- Interactive graphs
- Creating and calling custom functions
- Access to the Variable and History Windows
The document referenced below will help you decide which version of LabVIEW to use to begin using LabVIEW and MathScript today.
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