How to access all parameters of a firewire camera?

[Ricoladroso]

Hi,

I am using a Basler scA640-120fm (Firewire IEEE 1394b) camera. When using the pylon software from Basler, I can modify all camera parameters. But when I use Labview or the Measurement & Automation software my options are very limited. Does anyone know how to fix that?

Thanks a lot.

[Kevin_H.]

In order to expand those options you'll need to modify whatever camera file you're using or create a camera file of your own. This can be done using NI Camera File Generator. MAKE SURE to backup your original camera file before making any modifications.

[Ricoladroso]

I am confused about the use of NI Camera File Generator. It seems that it is not appropriate for firewire cameras. Is that correct?

Thanks

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@Kevin H. wrote:

In order to expand those options you'll need to modify whatever camera file you're using or create a camera file of your own. This can be done using NI Camera File Generator. MAKE SURE to backup your original camera file before making any modifications.

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[Kevin_H.]

You are correct, I apologize, I misread your post. With a firewire camera you have an XML file that manages those configurations. LabVIEW and MAX follow the direct show standard and will only populate with functions within that standard. In order to get the extra functionality, the camera most likely has some sort of extra DLL which can be called from inside LabVIEW. I have confirmed this with my collegues and unfortunately that seems to be the only other option for obtaining those features.