Driver for MM4000 series (motion controller) for labview 6.1 (gpib)

Hello,
I need the instrument driver for a newport motion controller MM4006.
I found the driver for MM4000 series, it could be ok, but I need it for labview 6.1 and not for labview 7 or 8.
Is it possible to find this driver for older version of labview than 7 or 8?
Thanks
Best regards.
Ludovic

Good idea, I'm not sure of the result, but... Here is the zip file (aviable here).
(oups, you were faster ^^)
Message Edité par Mathieu R. le 12-08-2006 05:19 PM
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