Getting Started with NI-DAQmx

Overview

This page is aimed at helping you learn NI-DAQ™mx programming fundamentals. We will take you from verifying your device's operation in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to programming data acquisition applications using LabVIEW. It is intended for both the beginner who wants to learn how to use the DAQ Assistant, as well as the experienced user who wishes to take advantage of advanced NI-DAQmx functionality. For a step-by-step walkthrough, please refer to the Data Acquisition Using NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW learning path.

Download NI-DAQmx

Install Your Hardware

Use NI MAX to Test and Configure Your Hardware

NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) provides access to your NI hardware. It is a free piece of software that cannot be downloaded by itself but is included, and automatically installed, with all NI drivers and NI System Configuration.

Get Started with DAQ Assistant

The DAQ Assistant is an easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring measurement tasks and channels and for customizing timing, triggering, and scales without programming.

Program in LabVIEW with NI-DAQmx Functions

If you are continuously collecting data from your DAQ device, NI-DAQmx functions allow you to configure channels, tasks, acquire, and log data points.

Documentation

FAQs

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