Importing data in obscure binary format into diadem

Hi all,
Lets assume that I have some data in a binary format which DIAdem can not automatically import into the data portal. One method I am aware of and used is to create a dataplugin in vbs which will then allow me to import this data. Recently I came across something called the "TDM header writer" which gives me the impression that it is capable of creating a header file for my binary data and as a result will be able to import this data into DIAdem without creating a dataplugin. Is this actually the case? If the answer is yes which method is actually easiest to use dataplugin or TDM header writer?
Thanks for reading and your assistance in advance.
Matthew

Hi,
your impression is correct. With the TDM Header Writer you can write a TDM header file for your binary data, so it can be imported in DIAdem as TDM file.
However, you will need to create a TDM Header for each of your binary files. There are several ways to use the TDM Header Writer:
- C API
- JAVA API
- LabVIEW VIs
But please let me ask, if you are not satisfied with the DataPlugin you created. It should enable you to read all of your binary files without any extra work. You can export DataPlugins and distribute them. So once created, it should feel like a native file format for DIAdem.
For an overview of DataPlugins provided by National Instruments, please have a look here:
DataPlugins

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