Labview Data Plugin SDK

[christian_w]

Is this Labview Data Plugin SDK still working under LV2009 ?

I installed it but have no idea how to work with. I can't even find the mentioned help file LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf after installation.

I wanted to use it to write a Data Plugin in G for a custom result file. I look for a special LV build specification or function palette or something else ...

Any help appreciated

Christian

[Brad_Turpin]

Hi Christian,

It should still work under LabVIEW 2009.  I have only tested the installer on computers that had both LV 8.6.1 and LV 2009, and it appears to install the API into the LV 8.6.1 directories.  Did you try the locations listed at the download page?

"The LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK User Manual contains conceptual information about creating LabVIEW DataPlugins. Open this manual by selecting Start»Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW 8.6»LabVIEW Manuals and opening LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf or by navigating to the labview\manuals\ directory and opening LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf"

"LabVIEW DataPlugins are built by adapting predefined LabVIEW projects to your specific needs. Access these example projects using the NI Example Finder, which is available by launching LabVIEW and selecting Help»Find Examples from the pull-down menu. You can also access these examples by browsing to the labview\examples\file\dataplugin\ directory"

If you can't find the files in these locations or with the LV Example Finder, then we may need to rebuild the installer to work correctly with LabVIEW 2009.  Once the files are all registered on your computer, they'd just need to be recompiled for LV 2009.

Brad Turpin

DIAdem Product Support Engineer
National Instruments

[christian_w]

Hi Brad, thanks for your reply.

I have a clean DevSuite2009 installation and there are no 8.6.1 directories. The manuals dir under LV 8.6 is empty.

As mentioned the LV_DataPlugin_SDK.pdf can't be found on the whole HDD.

The example finder finds nothing but some RT specfic for the keyword "Data Plugins".

Windows software installation says the application is installed, but where ??? 

Best regards

Christian

[Brad_Turpin · Accepted solution]

Hi Christian,

I checked with R&D on this, and they said that the LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK currently posted will only work with LabVIEW 8.6.  They also said that they are just days away from finishing the version for LabVIEW 2009.  I have no idea where the files got installed to on your computer, if at all.  My recommendation is to wait for the LV 2009 version or find a LV 8.6 computer.

I'll let you know when I hear more,

Brad Turpin

DIAdem Product Support Engineer
National Instruments

[StefanR]

Please find an updated version of the LabVIEW DataPlugin SDK to support LabVIEW 2009.

[Roger1]

I found this page helpful :

Using DataPlugins with LabVIEW

http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/11951