network connection to file

[MikeBowen]

We are working on a manufacturing test program to be run in China, with development in the states.  Before starting testing we have to make sure that the UUT has passed all previous test stations.  There is a possibility that we may to develop a database for this purpose.  The design of the database (or reading writing to a text file) is no problem.  What I am having problems with is the method of the connection to the database. Each statin is on its own computer, so a common network location is going to be necessary.  What are the methods of connecting to the database or text file?

Mike

[DECONN]

Hi Mike,

There is a variety of ways to accomplish this and it ultimately depends on what you currently have in place and what your end goals are. Are you currently using LabVIEW or any NI products?

If you are currently using LabVIEW, then you can create programs that will read/write to various text files or communicate over standard network protocols. Both options are fairly straight-forward to implement in LabVIEW. You can find several examples of these shipped within LabVIEW in the Example Finder.

The simplest way for database connectivity is to use a one of our LabVIEW add-ons, the Database Connectivity Toolkit, which is now offered as part of LabVIEW Pro.

If you are planning for large or automated test setups then I would also suggest looking into TestStand.

These are just a few ideas based on what you had mentioned. If you have more specifics I can try and point you towards some helpful examples or articles, or perhaps others on the forums will have some examples of what has worked for them. Otherwise, you might want to contact one of our Technical Sales Representatives to help you get started with the right tools for your particular application.