Linux and NI instrument drivers

[vhelmont]

Hello,

Is there a place where NI instrument driver problems on Linux can be discussed?

Regards,

Albert

[Albert.Geven]

Hi

Most instrument drivers are written in G, and don't give problems between operating systems.

If use it made of dll's, e.g via active-x or .NET you have a problem.

But ask what your actual problem is.

[Pater_Mater_Filius]

Hello Albert,

The NI instrument drivers have some limitations on Linux-based Operating Systems.

NI Linux Device Drivers 2021 Q3 Readme - National Instruments

Please refer to the link below, you can find useful information about the driver you want by clicking on ReadMe links near to each driver.

Best Regards,

DadMomSon

[Albert.Geven]

Hi

These limits apply to device drivers, not instrument drivers.

[vhelmont]

Hello DadMomSon

I already found you link NI Linux Device Drivers 2021 Q3 Readme - National Instruments and installed the NI instrument drivers on Ubuntu 20.04.

I could not find the NIvisaic command which was present in earlier versions and which we used a lot to test new instruments in the past.

Is this tool not available anymore in 2021 Q3 or didn't I install the required package?

Regards,

Albert 

[Pater_Mater_Filius]

Hello Albert,

I tried to find articles about the NIvisaic command for the Linux driver package.
It seems that that command is not supported for the 2021 Q3 version driver.

Archived: Troubleshooting Serial Communication in Linux - National Instruments

This is one of the articles and it contains this message at the beginning

"National Instruments does not actively maintain this document.

This content provides support for older products and technology, so you may notice outdated links or obsolete information about operating systems or other relevant products."

Regards

[vhelmont]

Hello DadMomSon,

Thanks for the info.

Is there another tool replacing NIvisaic, available on 2021 Q3?

Regards,

Albert