Using analog outputs in labview with

I have recently started using the USB personal measurement device PMD1208-LS from measurement computing with labview. I am having problems with using the analog outputs in labview i keep getting error message 41 "This function can not be used with this board" The outputs are working fine when tested with the supplied software but not when using the Aout vi in labview. has anybody else had problems with this and know how to resolve them? I have the analog inputs all working fine in labview.
Thanks

I have used the PMD12208FS and I used this vi to use the analog outputs for it. I obtained it from Measurment Computing ftp site. The data value is in mV. Hope this helps.
Attachments:
PMD1208FS_AOut_lv61.vi ‏17 KB

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