Replacement tool for Digital Waveform Editor that is compatible with 64-bit Win7

[j_osh_o]

Leah, since we have established that HWS is not supported on any 64-bit OS, I was wondering if you answer some questions about Digital Waveform Editor. I would like to create and use generate and compare vectors in digital waveform format using DWE. I need to use all of the digital waveform states (0,1,Z,H,L,X). The binary and ascii export options do not support all of the states, so this is no substitute. Is there any substitute tool provided that approximates the functionality of DWE but is compatible with 64-bit OS? Is there any plan to update DWE to use a 64-bit compatible binary storage format?

[Leah-L]

Hi j_osh_o,

I have been looking into ways to ultilize the DWE with all the digital waveform states without using the HWS file format. I think I have found a way to do it. 

You can use the DWE to export your waveform as an ASCII string. You can then use LabVIEW to convert that ASCII string to a digital data format, which you can read in using the HSDIO Write Named Waveform.vi. 

I found this example program that converts ASCII strings to digital data. This will preserve all the different digital states, including Z, L and H. http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/568

This is the current solution that we have in place for using the DWE on a 64 bit OS. However, I would encourage you to post your ideas for a new waveform file format that is supported on a 64-bit OS. You can do this by going to the NI Idea Exchange, and posting your idea there. R&D consistently checks the Idea Exchange when considering new developments and changes. http://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Idea-Exchange/ct-p/ideas

As to why you are unable to install FGEN 2.9.1, it seems very strange to me that you are receiving this error message on a 64 bit Windows 7 Machine. I am escalating this issue, and will keep you updated when I have more information.