Software Overview
- Updated2024-10-21
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Software Overview
The RTG software includes two entry points to interface with the system:
- Soft Front Panel
- API
The software requirements vary for each type of interface; refer to Installing Radar Target Generation Software on the Host Computer for more details.
The basic installation provides core RTG functionality which includes the RTG personalities for VSTs, a server to listen for remote commands, and a soft front panel for user interaction. The software is installed as an executable application on the RTG PXI controller. This setup requires the NI License Manager and the NI Volume License Manager. Licenses to run the RTG software must be obtained from NI.
In addition to the interface provided by the soft front panel, the RTG system can be controlled programmatically through the API included in the software installation. There are two options providing different ways to interface to the RTG:
- Local LabVIEW—This provides a set of LabVIEW classes that you can use to integrate into LabVIEW/TestStand applications running on the RTG PXI controller.
- Remote LabVIEW—This provides a set of LabVIEW classes that you can use to integrate into LabVIEW/TestStand applications running on a remote computer.
There is also support for optional RTG features:
Related Information
- Installing Radar Target Generation Software on the Host Computer
Install or upgrade all components of the Radar Target Generation Software on the host computer.