NI Switch Executive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


Why do all of my routes use the same reserved for routing channel?

Routes are created independently and therefore have no knowledge of what routing channels are in use by other routes. By placing routes into a route group, NI Switch Executive configures the routes so that the routes do not use the same resources and can coexist. To force routes to use different routing channel(s), make them members of the same route group.


How do I deploy my NI Switch Executive configuration to target systems?

Refer to Deploying a Virtual Device for more information.


How do I create a simulated NI-SWITCH device and use it in my application?

Simulated switches are useful for creating your NI Switch Executive virtual device without physical hardware. To create a simulated switch, complete the following steps:

  1. Launch Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX).
  2. Right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New.
  3. Select Simulated NI-DAQmx Device or Modular Instrument and click Finish.
  4. Expand Switches, select the switch you want to simulate, and click OK. The simulated device appears under Devices and Interfaces in the MAX tree.
  5. Right-click the simulated device in the MAX Tree and select Rename to rename the simulated device.
  6. Configure the simulated device.
    • To configure a non-NI SwitchBlock simulated device, complete the following steps:

      1. Right-click the simulated device in the MAX Tree and select Configure. The Device Properties dialog box appears.
      2. Select a terminal block and topology from the drop-down listboxes in the Terminal Block/Topology tab.
      3. Select channels and reserve channels for routing in the Channels tab.
      4. Click OK to apply your changes and reset the device.
    • To configure an NI SwitchBlock simulated device, complete the following steps:

      1. Right-click the simulated carrier in the MAX tree and select Insert or Remove Simulated Cards to add or remove cards in a carrier.
      2. Click OK to save changes.
      3. Right-click the simulated carrier in the MAX tree and select Configure to combine and uncombine cards in a carrier.
      4. Click OK to save changes.

How do I create a switch logical name from MAX?

Refer to Create a Logical Name of Using Third-Party Switches for information about how to create a switch logical name from MAX.


How do I use my third-party switch?

Refer to Using Third-Party Switches for information about using third-party switches with NI Switch Executive. For more information about adding IVI switches to an NI Switch Executive virtual device, refer to Adding IVI Switches.


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