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Chapter 3
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sysint.h contains parameter and return values for the system interrupt functions.
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trig.h contains parameter and return values for the trigger functions.
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ws.h contains parameter and return values for the Commander and Servant Word Serial
functions.
The /hlp directory contains the various help (.hlp) files used by victext and vxitedit.
The /example directory contains example programs showing you how to use the NI-VXI
software.
Installing the Software
This section describes how to install the NI-VXI software.
Step 1. Set Up a Working Directory
1. Log on as root.
2. Create a working directory (for example, /usr/nivxi) and change to that directory.
cd /usr
mkdir nivxi
cd nivxi
3. Copy the files from the NI-VXI distribution diskette to this directory using the tar command.
For a 3.5 in. floppy diskette (in drive 0):
tar -xvf /dev/fd0135ds18
For a 5.25 in. floppy diskette (in drive 0):
tar -xvf /dev/fd096ds15
Step 2. Install the Driver into the System
Follow these steps to install the NI-VXI driver.
1. Log on as root.
2. Change to your working directory.
3. Run the script ./vxiinstall to install the driver into the kernel.
4. The script program prompts you to verify that you have logged on with super user privileges.
If this is not the case, quit the program and restart after logging in as root.
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