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Hi Guys,

 

I am a beginner to Labview and have only used some programs and not developed them from scratch. How should I begin to get familiar with Labview development? Should I buy the software and hardware? Is there a certification that I can get?

 

Thanks.

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A great way to get started is to type something like "LabVIEW tutorial" in that little search box in the upper right hand corner of NI's webpages. 

 

Thing like the following turn up:

 

 

You can also download a 30 day trial of the software for free.

 

There are NI LabVIEW Certifications as well.   (I got my CLAD a little while ago)

 

I'd suggest downloading the software and installing it first.  Go through some of the included documentation and open up the Example Finder and start poking around.   (The Example Finder can be located through the Help Menu in LabVIEW)

 

Have fun. 

 

 

 

 

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Patrick Allen: FunctionalityUnlimited.ca
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Hi,

 

1. Get LabVIEW, comes with a good evaluation period.

2. Read a lot about LabVIEW (on line and on paper.... tutorials, examples, manuals, knowledge base articles)

3. Do tutorials, try things, experiment.

 

Here are a couple of links to threads of a similar nature...

 

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/What-is-a-list-of-the-best-third-party-LabVIEW-programming/m-p/8307...

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/Possibilities-of-LabVIEW/m-p/806122

 

 

Enjoy it....

 

Blue 

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also these books helped me alot:

 

Labview 8, by Robert H Bishop   : comes with student edition of labview.

 

and than after you get a feel for labview this book is great:

 

Labview Advanced Programming Techniques 2nd edition

 

and also I would suggest messing around with labview and have fun:)

Harold Timmis
htimmis@fit.edu
Orlando,Fl
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lab_samurai,

 

I would definitely use the evaluation period of LabVIEW tto get familiar with the programming environment before you purchase a copy. You can download an evaluation copy of LabVIEW Here. Within LabVIEW there are tons of examples that can help you get started with many different applications. These can be found by going to Help>>Find Examples within LabVIEW.

 

You are also onto a great start by using the Forums as there are TONS of experienced and knowledgeable LabVIEW users who are more than willing to give helpful tips and tricks.

 

Another option for learning about LabVIEW would be to take a LabVIEW Basics I&II class either online or at a training center.

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Thanks for all the help and links, guys.

 

Just out of curiosity, would a 30 day trial give me good enough knowledge for CLAD? Of course, it depends on how much I put in, but I just wanted to know in general.

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lab_samurai,

 

I think you've answered your own question, "it depends on how much I put in". Theoretically, you could learn all of the Material for the CLAD, but it would take quite a bit of work and studying.

 

The CLAD website lists the reccomended experience level as being:

- 6 or more months of LabVIEW development experience

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- LabVIEW Basics I and II training with 3 or more months of LabVIEW development experience

 

Here are some Links about getting ready for the CLAD.

-How Can I Prepare for the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) Exam?

-Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) Sample Exam

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