runs DataSocket server in run time

[tonitpp]

Hi,

I have a vi and I want that when it is loaded, I want to automatically run DataSocket server without going to National Instruments->DataSocket->DataSocket Server. In other words, I want to run DataSocket server from my vi. Is it possible? How can I do it?

Thanks very much,

ToNi.

[DavidT]

One way would be to use the system exec.vi and launch "cwdss.exe" from "C:\Program Files\National Instruments\DataSocket"

Hope this helps

[tst]

Look at examples\comm\datasktx.llb\Launch DS Server if Local URL.vi.
Note that it calls a VI dynamically, so if you want to make an EXE, you need to include it in your build.

[tst]

Actually, it looks like you can use the vi.lib\Platform\dataskt.llb\DataSocket Server Control.vi directly.

[tonitpp]

Thanks!!! It works fine! 😉

ToNi.

[tonitpp]

Hi,

If I use datasockets in my application, then when I distribute it in a package for installing in another computer, this computer must have installed LabVIEW? Is it possible to install only the datasocket server in that computer (without installing Labview there)?

Thanks,

ToNi.

[tst]

When you build your application you have the option to create an installer which will install the run-time engine. In the installer option you can select DS support, which will install the server.
As mentioned, if you're using the first VI, you need to include the dynamically called VI in the build.