In MAX, I don't have the option to create a DAQmx Simluated Device. Why not?

[Dedalus7]

I'm new to LABView.  I installed the software, including the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).  Within MAX, I am trying to create a DAQmx Simulated Device, as suggested in a training guide (which I quote below).  I don't have the option to create such a thing upon right-clicking on "Devices and Interfaces".  I am given the option to create a new GPIB-VXI Interface, a Port, VISA TCP/IP Resource, and GPIB-ENET/100.  I'd appreciate if someone can help me to create a simulated device according to the following steps, given that I currently lack the option "NIDAQmx Simulated Device":

3. Create a simulated DAQ device for use later in this course. Simulated devices are a powerful tool for development without having hardware physically installed in your

computer. Right-click

Devices and Interfaces and select Create New…»NIDAQmx Simulated Device. Click “Finish”.

4. Expand the M Series DAQ section. Select

PCI-6220 or any other PCI device of your choice. Click “OK”.

Thanks.

[smercurio_fc]

Do you actually have NI-DAQmx installed? You need it to create simulated devices.

[Dennis_Knutson]

It sounds like you didn't install DAQmx. Open MAX and get a list of the software present. If you don't see DAQmx listed, install it from the CD/DVD or download the latest version.