Computer Accessories User Manual
Table Of Contents
- NI-DAQmx Base 3.x Getting Started Guide
- Contents
- Conventions
- Related Documentation
- Overview
- Operating System, Application Software, Programming Language, and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x
- Install Application Software
- Step 1. Install the NI-DAQmx Base Software
- Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Only-Run the PDA Setup Utility
- Step 3. Unpack the Devices, Accessories, and Cables
- Step 4. Install the Devices, Accessories, and Cables
- Step 5. Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized
- Step 6. Create and Configure Tasks
- Documentation
- Getting Started Developing an Application
- Where to Go for Support
© National Instruments Corporation 13 NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide
Create, Modify, and Configure a Task in
NI-DAQmx Base
Create a new task or modify an existing task in the Task Configuration
Utility task list. The pre-installed tasks are configured to work with the
examples without modifications. To modify an existing task, select it in
the task list. To create a new task, complete the following steps:
1. Click Create New Task. The Create New Task.vi window opens.
2. Enter a name for the new task.
3. Select the device. For devices using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module
for Windows Mobile, select the device that matches your installed
hardware.
4. Select the acquisition type. Click OK when finished.
5. Each acquisition type contains a set of tabbed dialog boxes for
configuring the task. Configure all options specific to your task.