Interfacing LabVIEW with Meta Morph Journal

[Red_CCF]

Hi

I'm just starting a project where I must fully automate an experiment involving a microscope and a microfluidics manifold. I am planning to use LabVIEW to control the manifold and Meta Morph Journal to program the motions of the microscope stage and I'm wondering if it's possible to interface the two (i.e. have one talk to the other to coordinate the actions).

Thanks

[nyc_(is_out_of_here)]

If you have one talk to the other why do you even need LabVIEW?

[Red_CCF]

Oh sorry I meant have Meta Morph talk with LabVIEW or vice versa (i.e. the programs talking to each other), not the devices themselves

[nyc_(is_out_of_here)]

What are the interfaces on these two pieces of equipment?

How are they controlled?

[Shaheen]

I have my joystick attached to the microscope that controls it motion.

While, I want to control it through Laptop Arrow Keys, so I was thinking if I can build any .vi and do so.

Will really appreciate if someone can guide us.

Best Regards,
Shaheen.

[REDS]

Hi Shaheen,

You can get started by followind this tutorial which explains how to add your instrument so that MAX can see it and establish communication with the device.

[Shaheen]

I will read this document and get back with you.

Thanks for kind suggestions.

Best Regards,

Arafat.