C/C++ API for USB-8451

[ojl]

We are considering using USB-8451 in our product but would
prefer not to purchase Labview, I would like to know whether
N.I. have a dll exporting a  C or C++ API

Thanks,

[smercurio_fc]

According to the documentation, yYou can use VISA to access that device, and VISA can be used from C/C++

Tip: You may want to look at this as an alternative.

[hannahW]

Hi,

If you look at the product page, it says that it has a high level API for Visual C/C++ 6.0

https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/model.usb-8451.html

The driver can be downloaded from the following page on our website, so you can take a look at the functions now if you wish:

https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-845x-driver-software.html

If you have any questions, just let me know

Regards
Hannah
NIUK & Ireland

[ojl]

Hi,
Thanks for the quick replies,

Hannah,
I've downloaded that software and it appears to be exactly what I wanted.
I expect that we will buy a USB-8451 device now to evaluate it, I just need
to clarify whether I get a license to use this software when I buy the device
or whether I need to buy a separate software license.

Regards,
Ollie

[hannahW]

Hi Ollie,

Technically speaking there is no license for this driver software. The understanding is that there is no need to have this driver without the hardware, so the cost of the software development that NI do for most drivers is included within the hardware.

You will not need to purchase any licenses to make use of this driver within your application.

Hope that helps

Regards
Hannah
NIUK & Ireland