Step By Step Instructions !!!! HELP NEW USER!

[Genci]

Step by step tutorial on how to create a project from A to Z. I am a new user, and i am tired of all the tutorials NI provides, they all talk about creating some bullshit waveform or making some easy calculator vi. They never talk about the real stuff, example, how to start a project, create your vi, compiling or putting together all the vi's, compile everything together and than creating an EXE. Holly shit that's all i am asking for is an idiots guide is it that hard for NI to make ! Can anyone out there direct to something to figure this out maybe a book, article, web page something!!!   And no thank you i don't need some sales guy calling me trying to sell NIN bullshit training classes, i have been to them and all the instructor could talk about is creating a ridicolous sine wave genarator (WoW) 

[TCPlomp]

The coffee has been good, so here goes.

• Create a new project (File\New Project
• Add a new VI (Right click 'My computer'\New\VI)
• Built the code you need
• Create a built spec (right click 'Build Specifications'\New\Executable)
• Include your main VI
• Build

(compilation is part of the LabVIEW IDE so you don't need that step).

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They never talk about the real stuff, example, how to start a project, create your vi, compiling or putting together all the vi's,

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Since LabVIEW is a general purpose language (IMO) the real stuff is rather diverse...

Ton

[altenbach]

I am sure NI would be very happy to hear about any issues with the LabVIEW help that could be confusing to new users.

Here's a link to the LabVIEW help on organizing an managing projects:

http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361D-01/TOC16.htm

Have you read it and do you still have problems? What was not clear?

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Genci wrote:
..., compile everything together and than creating an EXE.

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How to built an application Step by step.: http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3303

You should also be aware that you cannot buit an application using LabVIEW base or full.

You need LabVIEW professional or you need to purchase the application builder.

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Genci wrote:
...tired .. bullshit ... Holly shit ...idiots ...bullshit ..ridicolous ...

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These are all non-techical terms and not very descriptive in the context of LabVIEW. Could you be a bit more specific on what kind of problems you encountered?

It would also be important to know your programming background? Are you experienced in any other programming environment? Is labVIEW your first attempt at programming? Are you familiar with general programming terms? Are you trying to program for personal enjoyment, for school, or as part of a job. If your employer forces you to switch to LabVIEW, maybe he could send you to some NI classes.

What is your LabVIEW version?

As anything, there is always an initial hurdle that needs to be overcome before becoming familiar in a new environment. Fortunately, this threshold is very low in the case of LabVIEW and you should be up and running after a couple of hours. Mastery takes a bit longer, of course.

Your best bet is to ask a more specific question here in the forum whenever you get stuck. Good luck and enjoy the ride. 😄

[Dennis_Knutson]

Genci,

Do you thing it would be possible for you to at least the profanity out of your posts. It certainly does not incline me to help you in any way.

[Genci]

Thnx for the feedback. To answer some of your questions, I am using the latest and greatest, LabView 8.5 Pro. I do have a background in programming C++. I am comfortable with LabWindows/CVI but we all know that NI is trying to get rid of it. I am trying to become proficient in LabView, b/c i want my company to switch over. And online there is so much content you get overwhelmed.  And as far as, for my improper language, thats the only way i know how to release my fustration on the software
Thnx for your links they are very helpful.
               Do you know of any books that you can recommend on LabView?

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

I like these 2, there are others

The LabVIEW Style Book by Peter Blume

LabVIEW for Everyone 3rd Edition by Jeffery Travis and Jim Kring

OT- Why does this thread show 5 stars in the LabVIEW main forum but I see no stars in the previous posts?

[lmtis]

"LabVIEW for Everyone" would be a perfect place for you to start.  Also the "Labview Style Guide".  We understand the need to release frustration, but try it on the software, not on the people you are asking for help.

Good Luck.

[Genci]

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Genci,

Do you thing it would be possible for you to at least the profanity out of your posts. It certainly does not incline me to help you in any way.

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Unlike you good sir, I am new at LabView and it becomes very frustrating when you are trying to learn something but you can't get the support when you need it. I have had a tough time trying to get NI support, the only thing these people can tell me is go to NI.com...... I spend 3 hrs a day trying to figure out were specific content is located rather than actually using their software. 
I apologize, i did not think i was offending anyone by expressing my feelings towards NI's training tutorials and their sales people!
 What does my profanty have to do with you, my friend, helping another programmer by sharing your knowledge, when none of it is directed towrds you? 

[Dennis_Knutson]

It is simply unprofessional. The profanity is directed at anyone who reads your posts.

[altenbach]

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AnalogKid2DigitalMan wrote:
OT- Why does this thread show 5 stars in the LabVIEW main forum but I see no stars in the previous posts?

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There is delay between the time stars are given and the time they show up in posts. I guess we have a "race condition" in that they show up earlier in the topic view than in the thread view. Probably too many local variables. 😄