Help!- need camera file syntax

[Garvacious]

I desperately need some documentation of the camera file syntax used in the .icd files.  The NI Camera File Generator does not provide access to the Master Clock frequency and some of the other functions so I am hoping that someone has some information about the syntax and different parameters that can be inserted into an .icd file.  Any help would be appreciated.

[ryanm]

Hi Garvacious,

Currently, there is not a public document discussing the syntax of camera files.  There is another discussion forum which discusses setting the master clock.  Please refer to http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=200&message.id=1516&requireLogin=False.  If you are trying to output a pulse, you might also consider using the external trigger lines.  If you need information on another signal, please let me know and I will try to get you this information.

Regards,

Ryan M.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

Message Edited by ryanm on 10-13-2005 04:43 PM

Message Edited by ryanm on 10-13-2005 04:43 PM

[Garvacious]

Well, is there an unreleased document?  Advanced users need access to this info. to play with functionality like the master clock, etc.  Currently it seems there are three options:

1)  Figure it out yourself

2)  Get  a camera file from the camera mfr.

3)  Get NI to make you a camera file

(1) is too time-consuming and prone to error, (2) is not an option for me since this is a custom detector array, and I'm not even sure NI will do (3) anymore, and I don't have the time or $$$ for that.  Really, I know this is advanced but denying access to the information seems a bit counterproductive.

In this case I have decided to use another board (PCI 7831) to generate the clock and other signals, but it shouldn't be this hard to get access to the information after paying a hefty sum for the hardware.

[ryanm]

Hi Garvacious,

The NI Camera File Generator allows you to set most of the camera file attributes.  If the Camera File Generator is missing functionality that you need, like the master clock, please let me know and I will try to get this for you.  To clarify, you can request a camera file at http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/nipc.specs?action=search&asid=1102 under Option 4.  If there is enough demand a for a camera file, R&D will generate this free of charge.  The time frame for the creation of this file will be based on need and R&D's available resources.

Regards,

Ryan M.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments