simulated 6503 doesn't show up for channel selection

[slipstick]

I have a simulated DIO 6503 that I want to write to using DAQmx. The channels don't show up in the pull-down box. Only the actual attached USB-6008 is showing up. How do I make the simulated device show up in LabVIEW? I'm using 2010.

[Gregor Cerne]

Hello,

Are you using DAQmx assistant or DAQmx Create Virtual Chanell VI?

If you are using DAQmx Create Virtual Channel you have probably set wrong I/O Name Filtering at the channel constant/control and digital ports from your simulated device are probably filtered.

To change I/O filtering, right-click the channel constant/control, and in the menu select I/O Name Fitering. Change I/O Type to Digital Input or Digital Output. Now when you will close Name Filtering you should be able to see all the lines and ports available on device.

Please let me know about your progress,

Best Regards,

Gregor Černe

[Jacob_K · Accepted solution]

One method is to create a virtual channel in Measurement & Automation explorer.  Follow this link to learn about how to do that.

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/31C55E253B023189862569850068B8AE?OpenDocument

Jacob K

[slipstick]

Gregor,

I wasn't actually using either one. I've always hard-coded the channel with a constant. With the virtual device it wasn't showing up in the pull-down. I haven't really been usung Max to make a virtual channel. All better now.