Using the .NET Class Library with Microsoft Visual Studio

You can use the .NET Class Library with Microsoft Visual C# .NET or Microsoft Visual Basic .NET in any Visual Studio version that can target .NET Framework 4.0 or .NET Framework 4.5.

To develop an application in Visual C# or Visual Basic .NET, follow these general steps.

  1. Open an existing or new project file.
  2. Load the .NET class library (NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments..Fx40.dll or NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments..Fx45.dll).
  3. Use the hierarchy tree to navigate the sub-objects of . The object represents a session with your device. All functionality exists in or one of its sub-objects.