User manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
NI 6034E/6035E/6036E User Manual 1-4 ni.com
Software Programming Choices
When programming your National Instruments DAQ hardware, you can
use National Instruments application development environment (ADE)
software or other ADEs. In either case, you use NI-DAQ.
NI-DAQ
NI-DAQ, which shipped with your NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device, has an
extensive library of functions that you can call from your ADE. These
functions allow you to use all the features of your NI 6034E/6035E/6036E.
NI-DAQ carries out many of the complex interactions, such as
programming interrupts, between the computer and the DAQ hardware.
NI-DAQ maintains a consistent software interface among its different
versions so that you can change platforms with minimal modifications to
your code. Whether you are using LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, or other
ADEs, your application uses NI-DAQ, as illustrated in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. The Relationship Between the Programming Environment,
NI-DAQ, and Your Hardware
LabVIEW or
Measurement Studio
Conventional
Programming Environment
NI-DAQ
Driver Software
DAQ Hardware
Personal
Computer or
Workstation
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