05-15-2006 05:56 AM
05-15-2006 08:33 AM
Hi cfp,
Yes, you can use Labview to call non-LV functions.
Typically, they are dll's which are called using the "Call Library Function Node", under the Advanced menu of the Functions palette (in the block diagram). With the appropriate LV development package, you can also create LV dll's which can be called by some other program.
Depending on the Labview version that you have, there is also dot net (.NET) support. They are located from the block diagram, in the Functions Palette, under Communication. (In LV 7.1)
Hope this helps,
JLV
05-15-2006 01:03 PM
05-15-2006 08:54 PM
Thanks a million. I will try and figure out this.
Really disappointed that LV / NI is providing this type of service, disillusioned with the products actually but since already have 1 foot stuck in, might as well stick thru it and see what good makes out. I totally cannot count on the technical support here anymore, I can only depend on this forum. Really very grateful to all of you here.
Thank you again!
05-16-2006 07:46 AM
Hi cfp,
Don't give up just yet on Labview. This place is a great place for learning. And many (if not all) of us have started off with very little knowledge, so we understand where you're coming from.
I have found that NI has been extremely supporting, actually more than my expectations. However, this forum has been and remains the best place for learning. And afet many years of using LV, I am still learning from this forum.
I program in other languages, as a matter of fact, I now work with LabWindows-CVI (ANSI-C'ish). I am still very active in this forum because I find Labview to be a fantastic tool. Once you get to learn & understand LV, it is difficult to go back (to other languages). And you'll be amazed at how much support you actually get from NI & this forum.
LV does more than automate test equipment. For instance, check out the "Tic-Tac-Toe Coding Challenge" at this link:
http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=184844
Don't give up. And have fun wiring! 🙂
JLV