Get an image from USB cam without NI VIsion Acquisition

HI
I am looking for a way to capture images from USB cam without using a paid library ImaxDx for Labview.
Have you any ideas?

Hello MaxEngee
Off hand, I suppose you could run the third party capture software in the background and have a LabVIEW scan the target directy for changes/new images and import the image as necessary.
In the mean time, if you install the NI Vision Acquisition Software, you do have a 30-day trial period so perhaps you may consider exploring the environment to see if it is right for you.
NI Vision Acquisition Software 2011.09 - Windows 7 x86/XP/Vista/7 64 bit
http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2625/lang/en
Thank you for choosing National Instruments!
Sincerely,
Greg S.

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