4156A

[anton@ucsd]

I am having a problem with getting the VI's for this parameter analyzer (4156A) to work with LabVIEW version 6. I have dowloaded the library found at the links posted all over this thread (and I did download the correct version), but when I go to import the drivers, I am asked to provide the path for HP415XA_32.DLL. I can't seem to find this file anywhere on my computer or on the NI website. I have been able to find this file for other instruments however. Where can I get this file or what else can I do?

[Dennis_Knutson]

The LabVIEW instrument driver does not use a dll and you should not be using any import function. All you should do is unzip the download and put the folder in your \instr.lib folder. After you restart LabVIEW, the functions will be on your palette. The import function of Tools>Instrumentation>Import CVI Drivers should only be used when you cannot get a native LabVIEW driver and have to convert one written for LabWindows/CVI. However, not all LabWindows/CVI drivers include a dll. Some older ones only have the source code and you would have to load that into CVI to create the dll.

[anton@ucsd]

I took your advice and removed all of the libraries, and copied them back in an orderly manner. Like you said, no .dll file was necessary and it worked without a hitch. Thanks so much.