How can I simulate analog channels with software to test VI's prior to connecting actual hardware?

[Rahco1]

I'm using LabView 6.1 and I wish to test a VI, but I do not have a DAQ system connected. Therefore, It would be very handy to be able to simulate analog inputs where my code requires data type from "Channels" or "DAQ Channel Name". I'm brand new to this programming language. Thanks in advance!

[Matt_K]

There's an example that ships with LabVIEW that illustrates simulating data acquisition. It is called Graph Temperature.vi. You could create a simulation of your own by putting a random number generator inside a loop with the appropriate delay. Additional parameters can be added to tweak the simulation.