How to use NI DLLs without installing Measurement and Automaton Explorer?

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Hi,

I am developing an application using the NI DAQ M Series Card. The Application is being developed in VC++.
Using the APIs provided by NI, I have a user application wrapped around it which computes the data obtained from Analog and Digital Ports.

I used the Install Shield to create a setup for the same and linked the NI DLLS to the application. But the application exits when clicked with exception. But if I install the services of Measurement and Automaton Explorer the application works fine.

I do not want the Measurement and Automaton installations to be done on the client PC and would like to send only the setup. Can you please let me know which all DLLs I need to include (or registry settings I need to do) to overcome this problem.

Regs,
Sudhi
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab

[Tom_W_[DE]]

Hi Sudhi-

It sounds like you're running DAQmx calls in your application and looking for a way to avoid actually running the installer.

This capability is not currently supported, but the option to run a silent installer and to disable specific components is always a great alternative. This KB explains how to perform a silent install with only the options you specify for your application. For instance, you may want to disable Traditional DAQ and shipping examples if you do not want to install these components seperately.

I hope this helps!

Thanks-