Installation And Configuration; Installing The Software - National Instruments VXI-1394 Getting Started

Installation and Configuration

Installing the Software

Note The front panel GPIB connector on the VXI-1394/G is not supported under
Windows 98.
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This chapter explains how to set up your test system.
Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI/VISA/488.2 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/VISA installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up
to 20 MB of free space available on your hard drive to accommodate the
NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 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.
2-1 VXI-1394 Interface for Windows NT/98
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