mnu file in create instrument driver project

[SeanJ]

I created an instrument driver using

Tools --> Instrumentation --> Create Instrument Driver Project.

The problem is that none of the new VI's appear in the instrument driver. 

I tried adding the VIs as instructed on other posts by

Tools --> advanced --> edit pallette set

but it didn't work.

If necessary, I'll use VIPM but don't understand why the wizard isn't working.  Is the Create Instrument Driver Project feature still supported/ obsolete?

Thanks,

Seán 

[udka]

Which version of labview you are checking with?

-I tried with Labview 2015 and i can see the vis in Instr drivers.

-Are you creating driver from template or other option?

-Could you create sample project and post the screenshots so that it can help debug more.

[SeanJ]

Hi Udka,

I'm using LabVIEw 2015 too and the driver was created from template.

As requested, I've attached some screenshots.  I can post the demo driver if that helps?

Thanks, 

Seán

[udka]

Are you sure you installed Labview and drivers properly in order? :http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/27C92C1D28A8B0B686257A3F0064270B?OpenDocument

Here's more for troubleshooting : http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/EFBD8C6A3ADC81EA862576AC00720DC8

[SeanJ]

LabVIEW was installed by clicking next.  

My question ia about driver creation rather than preinstalled drivers.

Rgds,

Seán

[NASmith]

Hi Sean, 

Hopefully the below article will be useful for you?

http://www.ni.com/tutorial/3271/en/

Regards, 

Nathan

[SeanJ]

NASmith,

Sadly not, I have looked at most resources including the one you linked and none of them seem to show how a VI can be added to an instrument driver.

This is why I'm wondering if it is obsolete or maybe there is something completely obvious that I have missed?

Rgds,

Seán

[SeanJ]

Here's a copy of the demo driver.

Question: How can I add a VI to the project so that it appears in LabVIEW 2015 under the driver when I right click?

[SeanJ · Accepted solution]

Thanks for your suggestions.

I found the answer.  Navigate to the instrument driver you wish to update on the block diagram.

Now, Tools --> Advanced --> edit pallette

See screenshot below:

You can right click on the instrument folder to pick synchronize with directory and it's in.

[NASmith]

Hi Sean, 

I managed to add VIs into the Instument IO sub pallette by following the below guide:

http://www.ni.com/tutorial/14528/en/

Please also see attached screen shot where I have added a test driver to the instrument i/o folder following the first link I sent you. I then created a vi called 'Test2.vi' and saved it in the action status virtual folder from the project. I then added this VI to the action status sub-pallete by following the information in the above link.

Hopefully this will give you the desired result. 

Regards, 

Nathan