How do I read a text file from a remote network computer.

[sfrosty]

How do I read a text file that is located on a remote network computer without installing any Labview functions on that computer. I need to read an error log file from several remote controller PCs located on the local network running Windows NT. I am not allowed to install any additional software on those computers. The file name is c:\errorlog.txt.

[gsussman]

You can use a UNC path (\\MachineNetworkName\C\errorlog.txt)and the stndard File I-O VIs to specify the machine where you want to read from. Most likely you will have to set up file sharing and create a share for the NT machine with the root drive (C) as the share name.

[sfrosty]

Thank You!!

[sfrosty]

Select one of the file functions from the file I/O palette and enter the path to the remote network computer file in the following format: \\host name\filename e.g. \\rsvn1y03\errorlog.txt

note: datasocket or TCPIP not required.