Enumerate IMAQ Interfaces (Cameras)

[seVEMes]

Overview

The example demonstrates how to list connected NI-IMAQ and NI-IMAQdx cameras.

Description

The example allows you to enumerate any IMAQ or IMAQdx interface (camera) using the NI System Configuration API.

Requirements

 Software

• LabVIEW 2012 Base Development System (or compatible)
• NI System Configuration API 14.0 (or compatible)
• NI-IMAQ 14.0 / NI-IMAQdx 14.0 (or compatible)

 Hardware

• Any camera that can be used with either the NI-IMAQ or the NI-IMAQdx driver (for further information see linked Knowledgebase article)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Open the attached file
2. Run the VI 

Additional Information or References

Knowledgebase: What Is the Difference Between NI-IMAQ, NI-IMAQdx, and NI-IMAQ I/O?
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/0564022DAFF513D2862579490057D42E

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[marygreen]

Hi,

how can I get the other functions related to cameras (like , open , close camera, get image, start, configure aqcuisition , grab )

Regards,

Maryam zeinalzadeh

[#3]

Those functions install with the Vision Acquisition Software and show up in the Vision and Motion palette in LabVIEW. If you want, they are all in a simple location using the community example that I posted:

Image Acquisition Functional Global Variable (IMAQ or IMAQdx)

But this example does require that software.

seVEMes

[marygreen]

HI.

THanks for the reply,

I have installed all IMAQ and IMAQdx . but still when I run the VI file.. I receive errors ,,, that these functions have not been found or these sub vi's are not executable ( i.e. open camera .vi,.. close camera.vi , etc... )

[marygreen]

HI.

THanks for the reply,

I have installed all IMAQ and IMAQdx . but still when I run the VI file..

I receive errors ,,, that these functions have not been found or these sub

vi's are not executable ( i.e. open camera .vi,.. close camera.vi , etc...

)

Please find the atached file which shows all the errors I receive.

Regards,

M:Z

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[seVEMes]

Please contact National Instruments for support questions and ask to talk to the vision support group if you cannot find the resolution to your problem on the forums or through help or support documents (ni.com/support).

[zou]

I found this function does the same:

imgInterfaceQueryNames

http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/370161G-01/imaqfr/imginterfacequerynames/