How do I create different types of inputs in the same DAQ assistant express vi?

[Sno]

I have been trying, un-successfully I may add, to utilize the DAQ Assistant express vi to acquire 2 different types of signals. One is from a type T thermocouple and the other is from a pressure transducer. Both inputs are voltage inputs, but my problem is that if I set the thermocouple channel for a thermocouple(to take advantage of the automatic conversion & settings), I cannot add a straight voltage input for the transducer. It forces me to add another TC channel. I am fairly new to LAbview, and was trying to take advantage of as many express VIs as possible. Can you help? I am using a PXI system with a 6070E terminating into an SCB-68.

[LucaP.]

Hi Sno,

Unfortunately this is not possible with the DAQ Assistant at the moment. You've to programatically create your tasks.
Please review this KB for more informations and an example:
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/89B7218072F1CAF686256DC500722B6E?OpenDocument

Regards,
Luca

[rgharrison]

It looks like this might be possible with a workaround. Here is a link to a knowledge base that might be useful.

How Do I Use Different Types of Global Channels In One Program?
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/3296BA2AEF586B7386256D6D00528E3D?OpenDocument

Ron

[Sno]

Thank you for the input Ron. First thing Monday morning I will give it a try. I hope they fix that limitation in the next batch of express VIs.
Sno

[Sno]

Luca, Thank you for the rapid answer. I used the example code and it works. Still would like to do it with express VIs though.
Sno