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What Does Mass Compile Do in LabVIEW?
Problem: I am asked to perform a mass compile in LabVIEW. What does this do? Solution: Mass compiling simply opens VIs up and closes them in an automated fashion.
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The Difference Between a Null Modem and Straight Through Serial Cable
I would like to use my computer's built-in serial port to communicate with a serial device, and I have both the null modem and straight through serial cables. What ...
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How Do I Register Type Libraries, ActiveX Controls, and ActiveX Servers?
How do I manually register type libraries (.TLB), ActiveX controls (.OCX), and ActiveX servers (.DLL and .EXE)?
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Problem: I am asked to perform a mass compile in LabVIEW. What does this do? Solution: Mass compiling simply opens VIs up and closes them in an automated fashion.
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Serial Communication General Concepts
What is Serial? Back to Top Serial is a very common protocol, not to be confused with Universal Serial Bus (USB), for device communication that comes standard on ...
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How to Determine the Installed Versions of the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine
How can I determine which versions of the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine are installed on my system?
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Can you stack channels on the PXIe-4322 to achieve higher outputs?
My application requires an analog output from the PXIe-4322 that is more than 16 Volts or 20 mA. Can I combine or stack channels on the device to achieve a higher ...
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Unable to compile when including both NIDAQmx.h and extcode.h in a C program
When using both NIDAQmx.h and extcode.h (From LabVIEW 2012 or earlier), I received the below error: Could not compile a C program that included (#include) both NIDAQmx.h ...
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Trigger Skew Causes Timeout in NI 9469 Synchronization
I am trying to use my NI 9469 to synchronize multiple tasks. Why do I receive a timeout error?
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Windows SDK Error (-12) when Installing LabVIEW on Windows 7
I am trying to install an older version of LabVIEW (8.6, 8.5, etc) on Windows 7 and receive the following error when installing: *** Error: Windows SDK function ...
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NI Vision Builder AI (VBAI) 2012 SP1 f2 Patch Details
What issues are addressed with the NI Vision Builder (VBAI) 2012 SP1 f2 Patch?
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Updating Mozilla Firefox Disables My Remote Front Panel Plugin
I have an application I am accessing with Remote Front Panels (RFP) through Mozilla Firefox. Everything worked correctly until I recently upgraded my Firefox to ...
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The 'Edit VI' and 'Create VI' Buttons In My TestStand Application are Disabled or Grayed Out
When adding a LabVIEW Action Step in TestStand, my Create LabVIEW Project, Edit LabVIEW Project, Edi VI and Create VI steps are disabled. If I hover my mouse over ...
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How to Find the BJT Power Dissipation in NI Multisim
I want to know the power dissipation for a BJT. In Multisim, there is a Watt meter but how do you connect this instrument to the BJT?
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Unable to Detect the Digital Electronics FPGA Board Through NI Multisim
I want to export a Multisim PLD schematic to the Digital Electronics FPGA Board (DEFB), but Multisim is not able to detect the board. I have used the LabVIEW FPGA ...
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Help Assistant DLL Error When Starting NI License Manager
When I attempt to open NI License Manager I see the following error: Helpasst.dll not found. Reinstall your software. How can I fix this error?
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What Does High Impedance mean in the PXIe-6555/6556 Specifications Manual?
I'm looking through the PXIe-6555/6556 Specifications Manual for the input impedance for the board, and the spec states the following:What is the value of High-impedance ...
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How Do I Log Update Service Installation Errors?
I am using NI Update Service and would like to log the installation of National Instruments products on my computer. Is it possible to save an update to install ...
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Connecting the Function Generator in NI Multisim
I set the function generator to output a 1 Vpeak sine wave, but when I acquire the signal with a scope, I am reading 2 Vpeak. Why is the function generator output ...
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Uninstalling NI Software Also Uninstalls SMART Notebook Software
After uninstalling NI software, I noticed that SMART Notebook collaborative learning software was also removed. How can I fix this?
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Why Can I Not Select Multiple NI Security Updates in NI Update Service?
I am running NI Update Service and the NI Security Updates are displayed. When I try to install multiple updates, I see a warning dialog similar to the following: ...
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Error -1074396074: Incompatible Image Size when Using NI PQA
When I try to use my SSIM processor in NI Picture Quality Analysis (PQA), I get the following error: Error -1074396074 occured at IMAQ Fast SSIM: IMAQ Vision: Incompatible ...
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Local Variable Read Inside FPGA SubVI Always Returns Default Value
In LabVIEW FPGA 2012, I read from a local variable inside an FPGA subVI and then write back to the control/indicator associated with that local variable. This produces ...
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The Difference between Configuring the Number of Elements in a FIFO and Requesting the Depth of the FIFO on the Host?
When you create a Target to Hos FPGA FIFO in a project, you can select how many elements it will contain by right-clicking and selecting Properties (shown below): ...
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How Can I Change the Order of TestStand Execution entry points in the Execute Menu?
By default, the Test UUTs entry point is listed first and Single Pass is listed second in the Execute menu of TestStand. The and shortcut keys are matched based ...
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How Can I Call EDID Update Steps in TestStand?
I want to be able to update the EDID on my multimedia test hardware in TestStand. How can I do this?
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Calling Files from a Real-Time Start-Up Application
I have an application that runs on startup on my Real-Time controller. The application calls a file but the file cannot be found. What should I do?
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Discrepancy in W7 Jumper Position for VXIpc-882
The VXIpc-882 User Manual specifies the default position differently from what is printed on the hardware's circuit board for the W7 jumper. Which is correct?
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Adding Multi-Line Functionality to Enums
I am trying to tidy the appearance of my front panel using multi-line enum controls. How can I configure them to be multi-line?
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Split Packages in Volume License File
I have a volume license file with split package(s). How can I ensure end users can properly check out software?
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