National Instruments LabVIEW User Manual

About this manual

This manual introduces LabVIEW, the graphical programming environment from National Instruments, and explains its core concepts such as G programming, virtual instruments, and the LabVIEW system organization for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX. It guides users through creating VIs, using controls and indicators, and debugging techniques.

The document also covers I/O interfaces, instrument drivers, VISA communication, and advanced topics like arrays, clusters, graphs, and file I/O functions. Appendices include a glossary, index, and references to related documentation.

What's inside

• Introduction to G Programming
• I/O Interfaces
• Analysis
• Network and Interapplication Communication
• Advanced G Programming
• Arrays, Clusters, and Graphs
• File I/O Functions
• VISA Tutorial

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can I get support for LabVIEW?

Support is available via email at [email protected], FTP at ftp.natinst.com, and the website www.natinst.com.

Which trademarks are associated with National Instruments in this manual?

Trademarks include CVI™, LabVIEW™, National Instruments™, natinst.com™, NI-488™, NI-488.2™, NI-DAQ™, NI-VISA™, NI-VXI™, SCXI™, and VXIpce™.