how do i read from/write to FieldPoint modules in LabView 8.5?

[UMN CEMS]

Is there a new way to read from/write to FieldPoint modules in LabView 8.5?  I made a .vi in LabView 8.0 using the FieldPoint icon under 'Measurement I/O' on the Functions Palette (to read from and write to different modules), but now, after transferring the program to a new computer with LabView 8.5, those icons are not listed under 'Measurement I/O'.  The FieldPoint items do show up in MAX so I know that they're connected properly. 

Did I miss something when installing the new LV 8.5? 

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[MikeS81]

Hi UMN CEMS,

do you install the field point driver after installing LV8.5? After installing a new LabView Version you have to install the driver support for this version. As far as i know the fieldpoint drivers are included in the DAQmx package. Hope it helps.

Mike

[Kameralina]

Hello,

As Mike said, it is important to reinstall any drivers that you need, such as FieldPoint, after installing a new version of LabVIEW so that the new version of LabVIEW will contain the necessary functions for communicating with your specific hardware.  The same goes for any toolkits or software modules that you may have. 

Currently, only FieldPoint 6.0 installs support for LabVIEW 8.5.  The installer for FieldPoint 6.0 is packaged with the August 2007, November 2007, and February 2008 Device Driver CDs that shipped with LabVIEW.  The February 2008 Device Driver CD can also be found online at:

http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/991/lang/en

You will notice on the FieldPoint 5.0.1 installer there are only support options for LabVIEW versions up to 8.2.1.

Take care!

FieldKam