Add Transparency Attribute for LabWindows/CVI Panels

Add an attribute for LabWindows/CVI panels for setting transparency.
Currently, in order to achieve this behaviour users are forced to workaround this using Windows API.
Having an attribute for this purpose would allow users to benefit from this functionality more easily and would make LabWindows/CVI programs more cleaner.
Related forum discussion: http://forums.ni.com/t5/LabWindows-CVI/Transparent-Main-Panel/m-p/3172386

Greetings LabWindows/CVI enthusiasts,
I am pleased to inform you that the LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module Beta Program is now open.
If you are interested in participating in the program, we encourage you to request participation by visiting www.ni.com/beta and choosing to register for the LabWindows/CVI Real-Time beta from the drop-down menu. All previous beta users must re-register for the LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Beta to ensure we have up-to-date information. This is a separate beat program from the LabWindows/CVI Beta and must be registered for separately.
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SCPI Instrument driver for LabWindows/CVI ?

Is there somthing like a plain SCPI instrument driver for LabWindows/CVI
that works with all SCPI-DMMs ?
Thanks,
Manfred

Manfred Schininger wrote:
> "Kevin B. Kent" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news:[email protected]..
> > Manfred Schininger wrote:
> >
> > > Is there somthing like a plain SCPI instrument driver for LabWindows/CVI
> > > that works with all SCPI-DMMs ?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Manfred
> >
> > SCPI like any other standard is typically non-standard.
> > You can try to get a DMM driver and it will probably work
> > for the most part with any DMM. There may be some
> > slight differences and some features may not work on all DMMs.
> >
> > I might suggest you look into IVI drivers. These follow SCPI for the most
> > part. You get the drivers for each DMM you want and then you have a
> > configuration
file that tells the program which DMM you are using.
> > It then loads the appropriate driver.
> >
> > Kevin Kent
>
> Hello Kevin,
>
> thank you for your answer.
> Unfortunately there is no specific instrument-driver for the DMM I'd like to
> use (Keithley 2700). As I understand this would be the precondition for the
> IVI base classes to work. My hope was to find a simple SCPI instrument
> driver to get into the advantage of instrument independence. But you are
> right, I also once made the experiance that the "SCPI standard" isn't
> completely perfect.
>
> Manfred
Manfred,
You could look for a driver for another Keithly model or try one for a
different brand. They may be similar enough to modify easily. I realize this
goes against the idea of SCPI and standards but it is the best we have now.
Good Luck
Kevin

How's NI's support for LabWindows/CVI? How's it likely to be in the future?

Hello Fellow LabWindows/CVI Users,
Have you found that National Instruments provides good support for LabWindows/CVI? If so, do you expect good support to continue in the future?
Thanks,
Gayle Roth

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Need exmamples for FP-CTR-502 for LabWindows/CVI

I am looking for examples for the FP-CTR-502 for LabWindows/CVI. Any help appreciated!

Currently, there are no 'official' examples for the 502/500 in CVI. However, there are some examples in the work.
I did make a very simple example to measure frequency using a user-specified gate width. This CVI project is attached.
Joji
Attachments:
FPCTR.zip ‏516 KB

Yokogawa UT driver for LabWindows/CVI 6.0 won't translate to LabVIEW 8.6?

The device driver for the Yokogawa UT series furnace controllers is in LabWindows/CVI 6.0 and I would like to use it in LabVIEW. I tried to use the utility to convert from LabWindows/CVI to LabVIEW, but it said it couldn't and that the device driver is from before LabWindows/CVI 5.01.
In any case, here is the series of events.
I downloaded the LabWindows/CVI to LabVIEW Converter, from
the page on LabVIEW's developer's connection that had the driver for the
Yokogawa UT controller.
From an empty LabVIEW Block Diagram, I click
Tools>>Instrumentation>>Create LabVIEW Interface to LabWindows/CVI
Instrument Driver...
This takes a little while to load. During loading an
FC_Interface_Main.vi runs, apparently trying to find a file.
Once that is done, the two options are Basic and Advanced. I leave
basic selected. I click next. browse to find the ykut.fp file from the
driver I downloaded.
I then click next. The error window that is seen in the screen shot is
then shown.
I called a tech support guy at NI about this, and I e-mailed him with all the above, but there was no reply, though the conversion utility is no longer available on the same web page as this specific device driver.
In any case, if anybody could give a little guidance, it would be appreciated.

Hello Screamingzebras,
I converted the .fp file to be version 5.5 and ran the utility that was mentioned. I have attached two files to this post. "ykut.zip" is the converted .fp file (version 5.5). "yut.zip" is the converted instrument driver.
Regards,
Jon S.
National Instruments
LabVIEW R&D
Attachments:
yut.zip ‏174 KB
ykut.zip ‏25 KB

Are there any exams for LabWindows/CVI for my assessment?

Hi
I'm new in CVI
I'm still studying its features
Can anyone give me a link where I can learn more about CVI, a tutorial perhaps.
I'm really interested about data manipulation and databases.
What database can I use with CVI?
And
Are there any exams I can take for the assessment of my knowledge about CVI?

Hi Kylie may,
On our website there are many helps for you to learn LabWindows/CVI.
1) Here is a link to the Getting Started manual
2) Additional Resources
3) Top 10 LabWindows/CVI Technical Resources
4) If you are interested in Database connectivity please take a look at the following link to the SQL Tool kit
5) As far as Exams that you can take here is a link to the information: NI Certified LabWindows™/CVI Developer (CCVID)
I hope that this helps.
Regards,
Perry S.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

How to add new attribute for triggering workflow?

Dear Expert,
I want to create condition for triggering workflow.
I am working on travel request workflow, using BUS2089.
my requirement is to differentiate or make condition of triggering workflow based on trip activity type,
but I can't find any attribute about trip activity type.
how to add activity type to be available for create condition?
thanks

Hi,
If am not wrong you are trying to raise event when ever there is a new travel request raised, so the BOR would be availbel in the workflow container to be more preciese it would be available in the event container, so you need to find out the right attribute in the BOR where the trip type is assigned and validate this in the start conditions i mean in the basic data of the workflow where you activate the event linkage.
Regards
Pavan

Link errors for Labwindows CVI.

I am currently trying to implement the exer1.cws example from the Cvi sample and tutorials section.
But i get 9 Link errors while trying to generate the DLL.
I have attached the Link errors as a txt file.
Please tell me whats wrong with the program??
I have incorporated the RTmain as entry point function of the program.
I have initialised variables used in the main program globally.
Other user interface functions have also been defined outside the body of the Rtmain program.
Hope this info is sufficient.
Regards
raghu
Solved!
Go to Solution.
Attachments:
ERRORS.txt ‏1 KB

Hey , Thanks for the reply.
The tutorial asks us to select the Option as 'Real Time Only'.
I reverted to 'Full Run-time engine' as you asked.
But there is no change.
Although i did debug most of the erros.
I just included the Functions in the headerfile.
But even though, i am stuck with two errors.
I am attaching the complete set as txt file.
Please see if you notice anything unorderly.
Attachments:
ERRORS.txt ‏1 KB
exer1.c ‏3 KB
exer1.h ‏2 KB

Announcement: Security Update 5Q5FJ4QW for multiple versions of LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW

An update for LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW users is now available for download. This update resolves security vulnerabilities in components installed with LabWindows/CVI 2010 SP1 and earlier and LabVIEW 2011 and earlier. Further details can be found at KnowledgeBase Article 5Q5FJ4QW: How Does National Instruments Security Update 5Q5FJ4QW Affect Me?
The update can be downloaded with NI Update Service 2.0 (which installs with LabWindows/CVI 2010 SP1 and LabVIEW 2011) or from the Drivers and Updates page. Information about the update is also available in other languages through links in the Drivers and Updates page.
This is free update for all LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW users.
National Instruments
Product Support Engineer

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Error: LabWindow CVI driver for Lab View 2011 (using hp4145a)

What is the DLL for the Agilent hp4145a instrument driver?
I am trying to convert the LabWindows/CVI Agilent hp4145 intrument driver for use in labview 2011, but keep getting errors related to an incorrect DLL.

Hi Courtney L.,
Your prompt response is much appreciated. Thank you.
I have attached the "hp4145 LabVIEW Wrapper Conversion Report" as a txt file
- this report was automatically downloaded along with the"LabVIEW Instrument Driver Import Wizard (LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers)" *(link listed below), and popped up at the end of the installation.
If any specific details or a screenshot will also be of benefit to solving this problem, I will be able to post them by tomorrow night.
*Link for Instrument Driver setup download:
https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/infolvinstdriver/content.xhtml
Attachments:
LabVIEW_Wrapper_Conversion_Report.txt ‏6 KB

Conversion of an Instrument Driver from LabWindows/CVI to LabVIEW

Hello All,
Conversion of an Instrument Driver from LabWindows/CVI to LabVIEW
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/conceptd.nsf/webmain/9A93316BEBEDB17786256FA300675A0A
But I can not find any hyperlinkt to download
"LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers"
Is there any evaluation version for downloading?
Thanks,
nonomiya

So strange,
I go through three pages but does not find any entry for download,
hmm...,
1. After press the hyperlink,
See Also:
LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers
2. and for a resuest info. form.
3. press download..
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LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers
System Requirements
NI LabVIEW 7.1 or later
Windows 2000/NT/XP
Use the LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers to create LabVIEW VIs for VXIplug&play and IVI-C instrument drivers from function panel (.fp) files.
Instrument Driver Network
Before using the conversion utility to create a new instrument driver wrapper, please visit ni.com/idnet to see if a LabVIEW Plug and Play instrument driver is available for your device. The Instrument Driver Network (IDNET) provides support for more than 3,000 different instrument models from over 170 different instrument vendors.
Recommendations
This utility was created for developers of C-based instrument drivers who wish to provide a LabVIEW interface, but do not develop a LabVIEW Plug and Play driver. By developing the C and LabVIEW interfaces together, it keeps the components synchronized, and eliminates the need for customers to create their own LabVIEW interfaces. Vendors should distribute the LabVIEW wrapper files with the associated VXIplug&play or IVI instrument driver, so that end users do not have to visit multiple web sites to download the complete driver.
If you are not an instrument vendor, we recommend that you use this utility only if you have instrument driver expertise. Access to the instrument driver source code is preferred, in case you need to edit the C instrument driver in LabWindows/CVI.
After generation, the wrapper VIs should be tested with the instrument.
Instructions
Once you install the software, simply access the utility from the Tools>>Instrumentation>>Import CVI Instrument Driver...menu in LabVIEW. This software replaces the built-in tool and provides feature enhancements.
For additional information on this utility, view the resources below.
Readme for the LabVIEW Interface Generator for LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers
Submit your Driver
Visit the Instrument Driver Network
nonomiya

TCP using LabWindow/CVI ? ?

Hi !
I'm looking for ways to learn & use "TCP" communication ( Client /
Server ) together with LabWindows/CVI.
( all examples at your site are for LabView only )
Can you please let me know where to find an TCP Client / Server
applications examples for LabWindows/CVI ??
If posible i'll like the exact addresse of pages contains this
examples/information !
Also if posible i like to know if there is something about Ethernet or /
and Lan ( Local Area Network ) in the LabWindows/CVI.
I want to add that i know about the TCP Client/Server example in the
LabWindow/CVI - Samples, but it is not complete - it is only a skeleton
which not explain
it all.
I also want to know about the hardware i need to establishes a TCP
connection !!
Which cable should i use to connect the Server & Client computers ?
Where exactly should i connect the cable in the computer ?
It very importent for me to get full answer as soon.
Thank you very much !!
Regards
Noam G.

I would also like to see these examples, but I can help you on some of this. You don't really need any hardware (since you are accessing this site, I assume you have an ethernet card). For a cable, if you are connecting both computers to a LAN or the internet (direct or via a hub) use a RJ-45 ethernet cable. If you are connecting the computers directly to each other, you must use an ethernet crossover cable. The cables just connect into your ethernet port (where your internet access is plugged into now).
Go here for more info on a crossover cable:
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/3efedde4322fef19862567740067f3cc/38528df7b4d1feae86256dcf0069b14d?OpenDocument
Derek

Introducing LabWindows/CVI 2009

National Instruments released LabWindows/CVI 2009 on Friday, December 4th.
LabWindows/CVI 2009 includes enhanced productivity tools and introduces a new toolkit for run-time analysis and optimization. LabWindows/CVI 2009 also includes support for new technologies such as the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, 64-bit application development and deployment, and provides a new interface for communicating with NI PXI FPGA-based hardware including FlexRIO and R Series data acquisition modules.
Visit the What's New page to see a full list of the new features in LabWindows/CVI 2009 that will help users create more reliable applications in a shorter amount of time and take advantage of new PC technologies. You can also view the What's New webcast series to get a closer look at the new features in LabWindows/CVI 2009. Some of the new features include:
The new Execution Profiler Toolkit, an application performance measurement and analysis tool
Improved debugging capabilities capabilities with extended information in the variables and watch windows
Easier user interface development with the attribute browser
Integrated support for 64-bit application development and deployment
The C- Interface to LabVIEW FPGA, a communication interface for FPGA-based hardware
Support for Windows 7, the latest Microsoft operating system
Additional Technical Resources Just for LabWindows/CVI Developers
Subscribe to the LabWindows/CVI Quarterly quarterly newsletter to receive the latest product news, tips and tricks, and developer resources. You can also join the LabWindows/CVI user community and start collaborating with users.
Adri Kruger
LabWindows/CVI Product Manager
Message Edited by Adri K. on 12-07-2009 03:28 PM
Adri Kruger
National Instruments
LabVIEW Product Marketing

Turbo,
There isn't a document that covers all the features from 6.0 to 2009, though there are documents that talk about individual upgrades.
http://www.ni.com/lwcvi/whats_new.htm
Also this document covers the upgrades since 8.0 http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/7995
There have been quite a few upgrades, you can always download an evaluation version and test it out for yourself http://www.ni.com/lwcvi/try.htm
Richard S -- National Instruments --Applications Engineer -- Data Acquisition with TestStand

Visual Studio or LabWindows/CVI?

I have a bit of a dilemma.
I currently own Visual Studio 2010, IMAQ Vision Development Module 2013, and Measurement Studio (not sure of version). I currently do all of my programming in VB.net. Because IMAQ VDM is stuck in .Net framework 3.5 and there will be no further .net development by NI, I need to plan for the future. My applications need run on Win 8, 9, 43, or whatever my company decides to migrate to from Win 7.
My understanding is that the NI modules I currently own will work with LabWindows/CVI. Correct? I also believe I can use them with C++ using the VS IDE. Is this also correct?
Within my applications I do a lot of interfacing with Excel, writing text files, and interfacing to non-NI devices (cameras, DAQs, scanners, etc). I am able to do these things pretty easily using VB.net using vendor-provided SDK's.
Therefore, my question is this...given the investment I have in software already, do I gain anything by migrating to LabWindows/CVI? What do I lose?
I should point out that regardless of the path I choose I will need to bone up on my programming skills in the corresponding language.
Thanks for all your help!

Hello Steverino!
Here are some advantages when using LabWindows/CVI over Visual Studio, which make the product more suitable for various industry-related applications:
You are correct, LabWindows/CVI integrates with the NI platform: NI hardware and software, like TestStand or LabVIEW (e.g. debugging source code from one software to another, seamlessly).
NI hardware and third-party hardware connectivity.
OpenMP support.
CVI integrates with intrument control.
CVI Run-Time benefits from User Protection.
Run-Time checking (e.g. for uninitialized variables).
Scientific User Interface Controls and GUI Editor.
Advanced debugging capabilities:
Remote debugging support from ADE.
Real-Time debugging support from ADE.
Memory leak detection using the LabWindows/CVI Resource Tracking Window.
Just-In-Time debugging.
Deployment: build custom installers and patches that you can ship as stand-alone easy-to-use installers.
LabWindows/CVI libraries: Advanced Analysis, Toolbox, Connectivity (Network Variables, Network Streams, DataSocket), etc.
Support for LabWindows/CVI Toolkits: SQL Toolkit, Vision, PID, RT.
Regards,
- Johannes.

Creating new Attributes for use with AttributedStrings

I trying to find a way to change the color of key strings in a phrase so that they stand out. For example.
the String (The water is HOT). I want the word HOT to be the color RED.
I have noticed in using the TextAttributes option on the AttributedString doesn't have an option to change a color for a particular word in a String only a way to swap the foreground and background colors. In general is there a way to add new attributes for doing the above example?
Just a note. This modification is not being done in an editor pane or text field. I'm looking for a way to do this without user interaction.

If you are not drawing this in an JEditorPane, but just with DrawText, you will have to split the text up your self, draw the first half, then switch colors, then draw the second half.

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