Installation And Configuration; Installing The Software; Installing The Ni-Vxi And Ni-Visa Software - National Instruments VXI-1394 User Manual

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Installation and Configuration

This chapter explains how to set up your test system.

Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI/NI-VISA software to

install the entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall

software in the event that your files were accidentally erased.

Some of the utilities rely on the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine. This

software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI/NI-VISA installation.

Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up

to 50 MB of free space available on your hard drive to accommodate the

NI-VXI and NI-VISA software.

To be compliant with VXIplug&play specifications, a VXI controller must

provide the VISA I/O driver library standardized by VXIplug&play. VISA

ensures that your controller can run all VXIplug&play-compatible software

now and in the future.

The NI-VISA software in this kit is compatible with the WINNT/GWINNT

and WIN95/GWIN95 frameworks. With NI-VISA installed on your

computer, you can run any VXIplug&play software that is compatible with

these frameworks. This includes instrument drivers and executable soft

front panel software that are included with VXIplug&play-compatible

instruments from a variety of vendors.

This section describes how to install the NI-VXI and NI-VISA software.

Please carefully read these directions along with any messages on the

screen before making your selections.

You can quit the Setup program at any time by pressing the Cancel button.

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