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Now THAT is cool. Can I just double and tripple check that you recieved payment for my ticket ?

Steen, Looks like a really neat toolkit that scores highly in the "ease of use" stakes. Going to give it a real test over the next few days and will feedback on my experience. Hope you're well. Are you attending NI Week this year ? Regards Chris

Hey, I just bought one ! Having travelled from the UK to the CLA event in March I'm hooked and coming back in August for some more.............Bar-B-Q Can't wait

Hey, I thought I'd re-awaken this thread just to see how you guys are getting on with your Macbook Pro's ? I'm about to invest in a new laptop and am thinking of a MBP running OS X and WIn 7 (under BootCamp). Just wonder how you early adopters were getting on. Any issues (I'm not doing any DAQ so only USB , and LAN control of Instruments). Probably going to run LabVIEW under Win and OS X Thanks Chris

Hi all OK here's my problem. I worked on a LabVIEW code project for 3 years from version 1.0 thru version 15.3 (Started in LabVIEW 7.0 and is now 8.2). The project is an RX and TX Test for an RF module. The code uses many GPIB instruments (VISA) and some Serial (VISA) and also 2 IVI drivers (Arb and DMM) and also an external DAQ board that comes supplied with a "LabVIEW" driver (Actually VI wrapper around naked DLL calls but hey....it works). About 12 months ago I handed off the project another developer. Recently he came to me with this problem having made lots of changes.... Sometimes when launching the code WIndows displays a dialog stating that "MWU Test has encountered a problem an needs to close"......then the software closes. This is a windwos dialog not a LabVIEW message. This can happen 5 or 6 times in a row but at different points during the test, sometimes after 1 minute sometimes after 3 minutes, sometimes never ! Once the test has run through once the site remains stable for weeks or months at a time with no repeat of the error. When installed on high spec PC's the problem seems to get worse. IF the code is run using the LabVIEW IDE then the problem never occurs, only when using LVRT. The last time I saw the error I captured the Windows error log which was as follows; Anybody familiar with these error logs.....does it say what is causing my problem ? <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-16"?> <DATABASE> <EXE NAME="MWU Test.exe" FILTER="GRABMI_FILTER_PRIVACY"> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="MWU Test.exe" SIZE="7458816" CHECKSUM="0x372712AF" BIN_FILE_VERSION="16.2.0.0" BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="16.2.0.0" PRODUCT_VERSION="16.2" COMPANY_NAME="Filtronic ICS" PRODUCT_NAME="MWU Test" FILE_VERSION="16.2" INTERNAL_NAME="MWU Test" VERFILEDATEHI="0x0" VERFILEDATELO="0x0" VERFILEOS="0x4" VERFILETYPE="0x1" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" UPTO_BIN_FILE_VERSION="16.2.0.0" UPTO_BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="16.2.0.0" LINK_DATE="07/27/2006 10:04:02" UPTO_LINK_DATE="07/27/2006 10:04:02" VER_LANGUAGE="English (United States) [0x409]" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="data\lvanlys.dll" SIZE="892928" CHECKSUM="0x7B041BCE" BIN_FILE_VERSION="8.2.0.0" BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="8.2.0.0" PRODUCT_VERSION="8, 2, 0, 0" FILE_DESCRIPTION="AAL for Win32" COMPANY_NAME="National Instruments" PRODUCT_NAME="LabVIEW" FILE_VERSION="8, 2, 0, 0" ORIGINAL_FILENAME="lvanlys.dll" INTERNAL_NAME="lvanlys.dll" LEGAL_COPYRIGHT="Copyright @ 2005" VERFILEDATEHI="0x0" VERFILEDATELO="0x0" VERFILEOS="0x40004" VERFILETYPE="0x2" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" UPTO_BIN_FILE_VERSION="8.2.0.0" UPTO_BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="8.2.0.0" LINK_DATE="07/12/2006 03:44:01" UPTO_LINK_DATE="07/12/2006 03:44:01" VER_LANGUAGE="English (United States) [0x409]" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="data\lvsound.dll" SIZE="24576" CHECKSUM="0xCC0527F4" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" LINK_DATE="11/22/2002 22:11:37" UPTO_LINK_DATE="11/22/2002 22:11:37" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="data\LVWUtil32.dll" SIZE="33280" CHECKSUM="0x4A7372B6" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" LINK_DATE="11/05/1998 17:14:06" UPTO_LINK_DATE="11/05/1998 17:14:06" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="data\lvzlib.dll" SIZE="55296" CHECKSUM="0x646D2CF9" BIN_FILE_VERSION="1.1.4.0" BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="1.1.4.0" FILE_DESCRIPTION="zlib data compression library" PRODUCT_NAME="ZLib.DLL" FILE_VERSION="1.1.4.0" ORIGINAL_FILENAME="zlib.dll" INTERNAL_NAME="zlib" LEGAL_COPYRIGHT="© 1995-2002 Jean-loup Gailly & Mark Adler" VERFILEDATEHI="0x0" VERFILEDATELO="0x0" VERFILEOS="0x10004" VERFILETYPE="0x2" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x1000E" UPTO_BIN_FILE_VERSION="1.1.4.0" UPTO_BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="1.1.4.0" LINK_DATE="11/08/2002 19:49:34" UPTO_LINK_DATE="11/08/2002 19:49:34" VER_LANGUAGE="English (United States) [0x409]" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="data\tc0832.dll" SIZE="67584" CHECKSUM="0xE51DA08F" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" LINK_DATE="03/14/2035 01:15:49" UPTO_LINK_DATE="03/14/2035 01:15:49" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="PLL\lmx2330x.exe" SIZE="99154" CHECKSUM="0xCA65A81D" MODULE_TYPE="DOS" /> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="PLL\lmxload.exe" SIZE="15218" CHECKSUM="0xF701B28" /> </EXE> <EXE NAME="lvrt.dll" FILTER="GRABMI_FILTER_THISFILEONLY"> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="lvrt.dll" SIZE="10406400" CHECKSUM="0x476318B9" BIN_FILE_VERSION="8.2.1.4002" BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="8.2.1.4002" PRODUCT_VERSION="8.2.1" FILE_DESCRIPTION="LabVIEW 8.2.1 Run-Time Engine" COMPANY_NAME="National Instruments Corporation" PRODUCT_NAME="National Instruments LabVIEW Run-Time Engine" FILE_VERSION="8.2.1" ORIGINAL_FILENAME="lvrt.dll" INTERNAL_NAME="LVRT DLL" LEGAL_COPYRIGHT="Copyright © 2007 National Instruments Corporation" VERFILEDATEHI="0x0" VERFILEDATELO="0x0" VERFILEOS="0x40004" VERFILETYPE="0x1" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0x0" LINKER_VERSION="0x0" UPTO_BIN_FILE_VERSION="8.2.1.4002" UPTO_BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="8.2.1.4002" LINK_DATE="02/21/2007 23:10:47" UPTO_LINK_DATE="02/21/2007 23:10:47" VER_LANGUAGE="English (United States) [0x409]" /> </EXE> <EXE NAME="kernel32.dll" FILTER="GRABMI_FILTER_THISFILEONLY"> <MATCHING_FILE NAME="kernel32.dll" SIZE="984064" CHECKSUM="0xF12E1D4A" BIN_FILE_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945" BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945" PRODUCT_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945" FILE_DESCRIPTION="Windows NT BASE API Client DLL" COMPANY_NAME="Microsoft Corporation" PRODUCT_NAME="Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" FILE_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.060704-2349)" ORIGINAL_FILENAME="kernel32" INTERNAL_NAME="kernel32" LEGAL_COPYRIGHT="© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved." VERFILEDATEHI="0x0" VERFILEDATELO="0x0" VERFILEOS="0x40004" VERFILETYPE="0x2" MODULE_TYPE="WIN32" PE_CHECKSUM="0xF724D" LINKER_VERSION="0x50001" UPTO_BIN_FILE_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945" UPTO_BIN_PRODUCT_VERSION="5.1.2600.2945" LINK_DATE="07/05/2006 10:55:00" UPTO_LINK_DATE="07/05/2006 10:55:00" VER_LANGUAGE="English (United States) [0x409]" /> </EXE> </DATABASE> Cheers Chris

QUOTE(crelf @ Apr 23 2007, 01:24 PM) ...and of course not forgetting the historic city of Durham and the railway town of Darlington.

Due to continued expansion we require an additional software engineer to join the software engineering team both to support and improve existing test software and to also take an active role in the development of new test applications and data mining tools. You will work closely with production and engineering to ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time. You will be resonsible for the following: Decisions taken regarding software applications Reporting progress/risks to project teams and Senior Software Engineer Identifying the correct resource and equipment required Review, identification and instigation of improvement activity within current applications Reviewing of customer test requirements and indentification of problem areas where test coverage is low Ensuring maxium availability of all test sites at all times through robustness of applications and identification of failure chains You will be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in a scientific or high volume manufacturing environment Demonstrable strong LabVIEW skills with experience/understanding of TestStand knowledge and GPIB and RS232 Ability to write SQL procedures for the retreival and analysis of data Experience of ODBC databases for the storage of parametric data Knowledge of networking in a Windows environment Natural problem solving capability combined with strong analytical skills. Strong innovative skills and experience Education/quals Ideally LabVIEW certification combined with Scienfic degree in either Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, with 25 days annual holiday entitlement in a modern manufacturing environment For further details see www.Filtronic.Com where you can find further job details and info on how to apply. ......Or reply to this post with CV / Resume' and contact details. Chris Roebuck

QUOTE(Jim Kring @ Mar 9 2007, 03:56 PM) May I also recommend Timothy Taylors "Landlord" Fine Pale Ale. It's not so easy to find but well worth the effort. Speaking of which, it's Friday, it's 4pm here and I can hear Timothy calling !

QUOTE(crelf @ Jan 24 2007, 02:21 PM) Everyone's a joker. The wicket was biased in favour of the Ausie bowling style (ie. Striaght) :laugh:

Here's a question for the guys @ JKI I was browsing your website today during lunch when I..ahem..stumbled accross the careers page (sssshh... don't tell my manager) What do I see, on the table but North East Englands finest export......Newcastle Brown Ale. http://www.newcastlebrownale.co.uk You guys are aware it's not a good idea Drink Newcy Brown and Wire at the same time? Bottoms Up ! Chris

Ok Ok Hat's off to your boys. They put on an impressive display, however everyone one knows that Football is Englands strongest sport

Hey, I haven't heard any fat lady yet !

Hi I've been loitering around this forum and Info-LabvIEW for awhile now so I thought I'd better say hello and introduce myself. I'm Chris and I've been LabVIEWing for 8 years (Version 3.1 thru 8.20). I started using LV during an industrial placement year (Part of my Physics Degree) when I was presented with a choice, HP-VEE or LabVIEW. I was unsure (I know, I know) luckily I made the right choice. Even though I've been using for years I only got round to certification a few months ago (Trying to smarten up the old resume) My day job involves writing tests (in TestStand but using LV) for RF communications products up to 40Ghz. Throw in a bit of SQL and some I2C and loads of ActiveX and that's my typical day. I hope I get a chance to contribute to LAVA very soon. Regards from England Chris

Ok I now understand why it's doing this. Baiscally the diagram is created for the previous version but not re-compiled for the previous version. D'oh !

Anybody know how to unset the modification bitset. I have a vi that traverses a vi's heirachy and saves each vi for the previous version of LV. In this case I am reverting to 7.1 from 8.0.1 due to a serious bug found when using TestStand 3.5 and LabVIEW 8.0 RunTimeEngine. My vi runs fine but when I first open the newly reverted vi's using LV 7.1 the asterix is displayed and the vi thinks it's modified. I could just mass compile using 7.1 but I'm curious how to do it at the same time as the vi is reverted. Thanks Chris

Hi all I have some "scripting" code to programatically generate a series of vi's , I now want to place all of those created vi's in a certain order (I have an array of paths in the correct order) onto a new block diagram and wire them. Any clue on how to get a sub vi onto the b d ? :headbang: Chris

Hi everyone I wish to run LabVIEW 6.1 and 7.1 on the same machine, I also want to use TestStand 3.0 with my LabVIEW 7.1 vi's. I want all my toolkits (Database, SDTK, Internet Developers) to be available to both versions of LabVIEW. I have a clean machine and the CD's at the ready ! What order should I install things in to get what I want ? I was thinking LV 6.1 >>> LV 7.1 >> Toolkits >> TestStand 3.0 Any better ideas or suggestions on how I can make this as painless as possible ? Best Regard Chris

Hi Is it possible to customize the various palettes and Project windows in the LabVIEW 8.0 as was possible in the Beta ? Regards Chris There were some screenshots of this layout on an earlier posting regarding LV 8.0

Hi all I have a vi that returns the information about file modifications as timestamps , I then want to find the oldest (or newest) file from an array of timestamps. I have tried direct comparison without success and am now trying Seconds to Date/Time but with Timestamp data as the source. Anybody suggest an easier way before I start unbundling the timestamp cluster and comparing induvidual elements ? Thanks Chris

James I am having difficulty creating this structure in a target vi , could you just run through the correct steps again. On my installation the target vi crashes the editor when opened ! Regards Chris

:question: I have written a Test Executive type application that has been built into an Executable , it calls and runs a number of Test modules , these are .llb's. Each .llb contains all the vi's it needs to run as I understand the issues that the RTE has with un-resolved links etc etc. However I have a Globals llb wich is also distributed. Each test module llb uses the globals llb as does the Test Executive. When I built my Executive everything was fine. Now I have changed my Globals llb the built executive no longer works , the llb version of the executive works fine however. I had a peek inside the executable version of the Test Executive by renaming it and using Vi library Manager and sure enough there is a copy of the Global vi inside it. Obviously when I then modified the Globals the Test Executive became incompatible with my Test llb's The whole idea of me doing this was so I could distribute a Test Exec to various sites (Some off-shore) and then simply release Test Modules llb's and a Globals llb whenever I like without the Test Exec needing to be modified. It would appear I have a problem with my method , any suggestions ? Thanks in advance

Hello I recently created a USB RAW connection in MAX 3.11 using the VISA Driver Development Wizard. This is no longer required as we are using a different instrument that is non-USB therefore I want to remove the USB item from my configuration window in MAX , but I can't see how Anybody help ?

Hi all I have a routine to code and was wondering (before I plough into it) if anyone has any suggestions or design patterns for this kind of thing. Basically I am monitoring a signal level using a Spectrum Analyser, I am controlling two voltages I & Q using an MIO card. I am wanting to vary the inputs I and Q (They are independant) in order to achieve the lowest level of output signal I have frequently done 1 variable tuning routines but not 2 variables. Anybody do this regularly ?