Old Software Versions

[SlowLearner]

I'm trying to move an application from one computer to another (XP to XP).  The application is for control of a stepper motor.  The control program is set up using LabView 6.1, MAX 2.2.0, and FlexMotion 5.1.5 and a 7344 motion control board.  We have newer versions of LabView but they have caused some timing problems so I' like to stick with the old one.  The problem is, I can't find any NI-Motion software to install that will give me MAX 2.2.0 and doesn't overwrite the FlexMotion 5.1.5.   I do not have my old NI-Motion CD, just newer ones (6.1.2)

[Jochen]

I would recommend using NI-Motion 5.2. This version comes with NI-MAX 2.2.0 and, in contrast to 5.1.5, you won't need to install any bugfixes or patches.
Here is the download link:
ftp://ftp.ni.com/support/motion/Software/PC/NI-Motion/

Regards,

Jochen Klier
National Instruments

[SlowLearner]

Hi Jochen,

Thanks for your response.  NI-Motion does leave me with Measurement and Automation Exploerer 2.2.0, but it overwrites FlexMotion 5.1.5  I reinstalled LabView followed by NI-Motion 5.2, and then I installed the 7344 board.  I then updated the firmware using MAX.  I can get the motor to run when I use the "Home" vi but when I go to use my main program vi it gives me multiple "you have connected two terminals of different type" errors.

Gary

[yaHeard]

Hi Gary,

NI-Motion 5.2 is an update to FlexMotion 5.1.5 so it will overwrite the previous driver.  Based on the errors you are getting, I will bet that some of the VIs in your program have changed between FlexMotion and NI-Motion.  You can take a look at the block diagram and pretty easily spot the VIs that have changed and many times it is pretty intuitive to know which NI-Motion VI to use in replacement.

[SlowLearner]

Hi Carlton,

Thanks for your response.  I think you are correct.  I am currently looking into this.

Gary