Measurement Studio VS. NI-DAQmx API

[DOUG_NULL]

Which should I use for my VB.NET GUI to manage our NI USB-6343 DAQ?

Our GUI uses the DAQ to control LED voltage and read photo diode, and then draw chart based on A2D from photo diode.

Should I use Measurement Studio to interface and manage the 6343, or use NI-DAQmx ?

[RandallCrandall'sCandleHandle]

Hey Doug,

Measurement Studio will use DAQmx to interface with your device, so they are not mutually exclusive. The difference is that Measurement Studio is a more complete set of tools, so you'll have access to tools for things like analyzing and displaying your data. Depending on what your ultimate goal is, it's probably a good idea to look into Measurement Studio. Here are the benefits you'd get from using Measurement Studio:

https://www.ni.com/en/shop/electronic-test-instrumentation/application-software-for-electronic-test-...

You can also look into using DAQmx without Measurement Studio here:

https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/ni-daqmx/page/creating-a-net-application-without-measuremen.htm...

Cheers,

Ryan C.