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- LabWindows/CVI is for C programmers. In LabWindows/CVI, C is the programming language used to build data acquisition and instrumentation control applications; LabWindows/CVI is completely compatible with the most common C/C++ compilers available under Windows 95/NT.
- The first available interactive tutorial on LabWindows/CVI, this book provides beginners with a welcome alternative to the very detailed—and intimidating—National Instruments manuals. Arranged in a systematic way to teach a novice from simple to complex topics, it begins at the beginning and includes a CD with examples and code so students can start running project applications immediately.
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The first "teach yourself" guide for LabWindows/CVI!
LabWindows/CVI is the #1 system for building Windows-based virtual instrumentation with ANSI C—and this hands-on, project-oriented guide is the fastest way to get results with LabWindows/CVI! You'll master all you need to know to build programs that control instruments and data acquisition hardware—while still taking advantage of an easy-to-use user interface editor for building Windows applications. Shahid F. Khalid presents never-before-published LabWindows/CVI tips and tricks—plus coverage of every key LabWindows/CVI skill you'll need, including:
- Systematically creating effective GUIs and automatically generating C code
- Learning the tips and tricks of the Source Code Editor and Debugger
- Learning the library functions through the use of Function Panels
- Creating applications using File I/O, List Boxes, Rings, Text Box controls, and many more
- Creating standalone executables, distribution disks, Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), and using the application from a supported external compiler
- Complete tutorial on communication with instruments using GPIB and RS-232 interfaces
Each chapter is organized for maximum clarity and convenience, and you'll find handy appendices explaining the features of LabWindows/CVI environment, formatting and scanning functions, and tutorial on two demo programs. If you're a LabWindows/CVI novice, you'll learn fast—and once you do,LabWindows/CVI Programming for Beginnerswill serve you well as a reference for years to come.
CD-ROM INCLUDED
The accompanying CD-ROM includes a complete trial version of LabWindows/CVI 5.5, plus finished versions of every project covered in the book. The CD-ROM also comes with complete trial versions of a System Test application and a mathematical application that analyzes functions parametrically.
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