National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Data Acquisition Software
This project is a repository for the LabVIEW software used in the DC FIELD Facility. This software is opens source and released under the [MIT license][1].
This software has been developed in the macOS enviromend but is provided with the intent that it should be compatible with linux and even Windows based systems. Minimal testing has been done on these other systems.
Installation instructions.
1. Expand the zip file to a generally accessible location on your system (i.e. /Users/Shared on the macOS, C:Users\Public for Windows)
2. Install [VI Package Manager][2] (VIPM) from JKI Labs.
3. Using VIPM, install the OpenG Toolkit.
3. If you wish to use the DAQ functionality [install NIDAQmx-Base][3] for Windows. I am providing installers for recent versions of LabVIEW for the macOS since NI has deleted all references from their web site. [Instructions for installing on macOS][4]. **NOTE: the DAQ functionality for macOS will only work on Intel CPU based systems**.
4. Using your version of LabVIEW execute a "Mass Compile" under Tools->Advanced for the NML Data Acquisition folder.
5. Look for any errors in the output.
The software should build with only errors for "Tree" VIs that are not supposed to be executable anyway. The QuickTime files are out of date and give errors as well.
[1]: https://opensource.org/license/mit
[2]: https://www.vipm.io
[3]: https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-daqmx-base.html#326059
[4]: https://osf.io/mxt98/wiki/Installing%20NIDAQmxBase%20for%20macOS/