Can't use the Measurement & Automation Explorer in the dl eval version

[BMullen]

I'm trying out the evaluation edition of LabView. I try to use the Measurement & Automation Explorer, but I get an error saying its not installed.

[Zvezdana S.]

Hello,
You should be able to use MAX with LabVIEW eval. To make sure MAX is installed, go to
...\Program Files\National Instruments\MAX
If you have NIMax.exe, MAX is installed. Even if you don't have LabVIEW installed, you should still be able to open MAX from this location.


Do you get this error when launching MAX from its installation directory, or when opening some of the LabVIEW wizards that call MAX? The LabVIEW Evaluation Version gives the option of installing simulation DAQ VI's. If the complete install option is chosen, the simulation VIs are installed.

To avoid this, choose a custom install and don't allow the Evaluation Version to install NI-DAQ. After the LabVIEW Evaluation Version is installed, install NI-DAQ and include support for LabV
IEW 7.0. The DAQ VIs will now read data from your DAQ device. There is a link to the NI-DAQ download page below.

NI-DAQ Driver Support for Windows

Using the DAQ Assistant or Creating a DAQmx Task in LabVIEW 7.0 Evaluation Version

Frequently Asked Questions about the LabVIEW 7.0 Evaluation Version

Zvezdana S.
National Instruments

[BMullen]

Can I download an evaluation version of MAX? I'm trying to setup an application to read measurements from a Micrometer and show them on display and save to disk. I really need to setup a working example so I can convince my company to buy the software.

[Zvezdana S.]

Unfortunately, there is no MAX eval version.

However, I just tested this issue and the full error message is "Measurement & Automation Explorer or the Instrument I/O Assistant is not installed correctly. Please install these from the LabVIEW Driver CD".
Installing DAQmx, as described before, should solve this error with the DAQ Assistant.

If you get this error when launching the Instrument I/O Assistant, please send us an email request, and I will zip you a version of the driver CD.

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Zvezdana S.