How to get The .NET NI-488.2 class libraries

[gpibcsharp]

I have a NI GPIB-Ethernet Box.  I installled NI-488.2 for Windows 2000/XP in my Windows XP computer.  Now I want to talk to my GPIB instrument using C#.
I search the NI website and found that NI has The .NET NI-488.2 class libraries.  I'd like to know how I can get or buy The .NET NI-488.2 class libraries without buying Measurement Studio .NET.

Thanks

[JonathanN]

Hi gipbcsharp,

You need to make sure and select either .NET Framework 1.1 Languages Support or .NET Framework 2.0 Languages Support in the Ni-488.2 installer (see attached screenshot). This will install the NI-488.2 .NET assemblies so that you can develop in .NET. As you mentioned, this does not require Measurement Studio. I will say though you will miss out on many helpful features that Measurement Studio provides such as analysis libraries, UI controls, the Instrument I/O assistant (automatically generates code for you) and additional documentation.

Anyway, once you install the .NET Frameworks support, select Start >> All Programs >> National Instruments >> NI-488.2 >> NI-488.2 .NET Framework 2.0 Help (if you are using Visual Studio 2005). Then navigate to NI Measurement Studio Help >> NI Measurement Studio .NET Class Library >> Using the Measurement Studio.NET Class Libraries >> Using the Measurement Studio NI-488.2 .NET Library. This is the help.

Also note that there is an examples help topic under NI Measurement Studio Help >> Where to Find Examples.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards,

Message Edited by Jonathan N on 07-19-2007 09:02 AM

[hatlady]

I have done these steps to get the NI-448.2 .NET 3.5 Framework Help files.....but it is unable to locate them.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled as well with the same ending.  Any other suggestions to find the help files?

Thanks!

[Anna_K.]

You should be able to get there from your Start menu. Start >> All Programs >> National Instruments >> NI 488.2 >> Examples