02-22-2008 03:55 PM
02-26-2008 07:56 AM
Hi Will,
For your application, both are great languages and it really comes down to what are you comfortable with - text-based or graphical programming. For your application, you would benefit from LabVIEW's intuitive, easy to use controls. Note that many common tasks, such as reading/writing to a file, have pre-built modules. However, if you are not familiar with G (LabVIEW's programming language), it may require some time to understand differences such as using Toggle Switches for CheckBoxes or using Ring Controls for Comboboxes. Note that a LabVIEW application will also require the end user to install the LabVIEW Runtime Engine.
LabVIEW will offer primarily every feature MeasurementStudio offers and more. MeasurementStudio was primarily designed for .NET users that enjoy the LabVIEW conveniences such as the DAQ Assistant and the Analysis Tools.
For your application, LabVIEW is the way to go. Report generation and graphing is exactly what LabVIEW was design to do.