Saving imported channels

[New Guy]

I am using Labview to import channel info into a .DAT file.  I would like to use Diadem to save the .DAT, so that I can rutinely save and only attach and save updated values to an existing file without prompting the user.  I am wondering if there is a Diadem program I can create to save these channels as described.  I don't know how to reference these channels in a .DAC file to control the saving.  I know how to use the "save" function block, so that it doesn't promt the user, and from what I understand Diadem automatically attaches and saves only new data.  other suggestions welcome.

Colin

[DWeiland]

Hi Colin,

Are you wanting to create a program using the DIAdem DAC Block Diagram that saves particular data channels to a different file? Typically in DIAdem the best way to do file manipulation and data storage once the data is in place is through scripting, although admittedly I have little experience with the DAC block diagram because it is not included in the US version of DIAdem.

I think if this is related to the DIAdem DAC Block Diagram it would be better answered by our German engineers here on the forums. If you just want to save data from DIAdem programatically then you should be able to use the DataFileSave function in the Script area of DIAdem to save to a file.

Hope this helps - let me know if I've misundstood the question entirely.

Dan Weiland
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

[New Guy]

I think its under control. I am using the connectivity tools in LabView, and making an independent binary file and then a header file to match.  This way I don't have to open or inport to Diadem to save the data.  Thanks for your ideas though.

C

[DWeiland]

Great! Glad to hear you got it working. Let us know if you ever have any questions.

Have a good one!

Dan Weiland
Applications Engineer
National Instruments