Measurement & automation explorer. Test panel for simulated device won't launch

[TheStudent0101]

Hi.

I want to launch a test panel for a simulated device (USB-6008) on Measurement & Automation explorer (max). I have configured a propriate task. But when I select the simulated device and click "test panel", then nothing happens. No test panel appears. What is wrong?

[JenKa]

Hi,

That is indeed unusual. I have NI MAX 16.0.0 and the USB-6008 can be simulated as well as runs the test panels. So maybe it's just a case of updating your NI-MAX if you have a lower version?

Also, I don't know if you've checked this forum post, where someone had a similar issue and the problem was fixed by repairing NI-DAQmx, NI-DAQmx ADE Support and NI-DAQ MAX Configuration Support:

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/Simulated-Device-MAX-Test-Panel-Doesn-t-Work-DAQ-Assistant/td-p/325...

Maybe the above could help.

Best Regards,

Jeneni

[TheStudent0101]

Hi.

Many thanks for reply. I have the latest version of NI MAX 16.0.1. I have also tried a repair, same result. And I have even removed the whole application, downloaded and reinstalled. Still the same result, I click on "test panel" and nothing happens. I really need this for a submission, I am totally out for ideas. Is there somwhere I cloud check if the files for the test panel is even there? Please see attached picture. 

[TheStudent0101]

I have run repair on NI-DAQmx, NI-DAQmx ADE Support and NI-DAQ MAX Configuration Support. But still the same issue...

[JenKa]

Hi,

Just as a quick check, does the issue happen with other simulated devices? You could try creating a different simulated USB device as well as a PXI/PXIe/PCI card just to check whether the issue is persistent with other devices as well.

Also, which version of NI-DAQmx do you have installed currently? If it's not the latest version, then it may be useful to actually upgrade to the latest. I have provided a link to NI-DAQmx 16.1.0 below:

http://www.ni.com/download/ni-daqmx-16.1/6424/en/

Check whether the requirements, i.e. the OS, is compatible with your system.

Kind Regards,

Jeneni

[TheStudent0101]

Hello Jeneni.

Acutally I discover now, on simulated PXI/PXIe cards test panels is popping up. This is the first time that happens. I have not tried on PXI before. So that is a positive observation:) I have tried earlier on random devices, but apperently not on PXI.

Still, I try on random usb and pci devices, still no test panels poping up there.

My "about" on MAX says 16.0.0.f0. OS is win10, so it should meet the requirements.

Is there any procedure to lauch test panels outside of max? I have read about this in help files, but the procedure there din't really help. 

[JenKa]

Hi,

So it seems that it is the USB and PCI devices that are causing the issue. At this point I would suggest resetting your MAX database so that if there is a corruption, then we can eliminate this as the cause of the issue. The way to do this is explained in the following whitepaper, although you should note that all your configuration tasks such as DAQmx tasks, channels and scales will also be removed:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/2C7480E856987FFF862573AE005AB0D9

With regards to opening test panels outside of MAX, there is actually a KB that discusses this:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9B628A8B1B13136F86256DDB0004DE4D

Maybe these could help potentially?

J

[TheStudent0101]

Hi.

Thanks for reply.

I have tried the resetting procedure a cople of times. The reset procedure runs as it should, but the issue remains the same.

Regarding the procedure of opening the thest panels outside of max; in the "run" command window I type "nidmfpan.exe /devid:Dev1" (I have configured a "Dev1").  But this command is not executed cause it can't find nidmfpan.exe.

Could I Write something else in the run window?

[JenKa]

Hi,

Have you tried the command for the 64-bit system instead? It works on my Windows 7 OS.

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\nidmfpan.exe /devid: Dev1

J

[TheStudent0101]

Hi.

Just tested as described. I can see there is a nidmfpan.exe in that directory.

If I run C:\Windows\SysWOW64\nidmfpan.exe /devid: Dev1 I still get no pop ut. Tested a couple.

Also I tried to launch one of those who did pop up from max, but then noting happens. So running for example "PXI1Slot2" for max gives a pop up.

But C:\Windows\SysWOW64\nidmfpan.exe /devid: PXI1Slot2 does not give a pop up.