What is SimDev1 used for?

[sallo_93]

Hi,

I have came across the SimDev1 device name but never understood what the point of it is. I am currently waiting for my IO card to arrive, so I want to know if I somehow can use SimDev1 device to simulate the behavior of the inputs of my IO card? Thanks in advance.

[mferguss]

Hi sallo_93,

SimDev1 is a simulate device used to show an example of how a device may appear in MAX which can then be used in LabVIEW. 

You can therefore create a multitude of simulated devices that you can use simulate I/O cards.

The following shows you how to create simulated devices: https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA03q000000x0PxCAI&l=en-US

The document then outlines how to use the simulated device

Kind Regards,

Matt