Collating Array of Data by name

[agezekiel]

Hi all,

I am new to LabVIEW (barely 3 weeks). I have successfuly written my first VI collating data from 8 temperature and 4 pressure channels. I further wish to have the data collated in the file by name. This is so I could distinctively distinguish between different array of data by name. Can anyone help.

Thanks. Ezekiel

[Daniel_Fulop]

Hello agezekiel,

the TDMS file format suits your needs exactly.

TDMS files store data in channels, channel groups can be created for related channels to structure data. They can store measurement related metadata by storing individual properties for files and groups, they also support high-speed streaming. TDMS file support is tightly integrated into most NI software products and the format specification is public, so it can be integrated into third party software as well.

For programming examples please open the NI Example Finder (Help menu -> Find Examples...) and search for the keyword 'TDMS', you will find plenty of great sample VIs.

Some additional links:

Microsoft Excel TDMS addon:

http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/2944

Documentation for third party support:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/A3663DE39D6A2C5A86257204005C11CA

Regards,

Daniel

[agezekiel]

Hi Daniel,

I am very grateful for your prompt response and insightful suggestion.

I will try out what you advised.

Thank you

Ezekiel