Programmatically changing FieldPoint channel settings

I need to be able to change my Compact FieldPoint channel settings on-the-fly, specifically the range and attribute settings. I've tried doing so using the "Configure Range" and "Configure Attribute" VI's, but have been unsuccessful thus far. I can't seem to figure out what I'm doing wrong, though it may be that the cFP Modules I have are NOT listed in these VI's selection controls. I am using 3 cFP-AI-118 modules and 1 cFP-TC-120 module on a 4-slot chassis with a cFP-2120 controller.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Jack

Hi NavyJack,
You can also install the FieldPoint 6.0 driver from the August Driver CD which can downloaded here.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Ching P.
DAQ and Academic Hardware R&D
National Instruments

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