developing application for usb6211 without having device

[Clueless1]

Hi

1.  Is there a way to install the drivers for a usb-6211 without actually connecting one to the bus?  I've just gotten a new computer and installed a copy of LV 8.2.1 on it.  My vi's (that include daqmx code)  do not compile because iLV's looking for daq stuff.  IThe install included installing daqmx8.5.  Is there something else that I have to do?

2.  Is there a way to simulate a usb-6211 so that I can develop code for one without actually having one connected to the bus?

3.  Why don't any of the multifunction usb cards have watchdog timer, and how can I make it safer to operate a pump (that is make the pump turn off) when the software or hardware goes south (or even if the program is exited normally)?  I'm looking for a tricky work-around if this is at all possible.

Thanks

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

Answer for #2:- Yes

Start MAX

Right click Devices and Interfaces

Select Create New

Double click on NI DAQmx Simulated Devives

Expand the M Series DAQ tree

Choose USB-6211

I do not know what functionality it exposes for the simulated card.