brianlachlan

QUOTE (hambazaza @ Apr 14 2009, 09:30 AM)

Hi,

I am new to LabVIEW and am working on a project that requires downloading data from a Spectrum Analyzer (Agilent E4448A series). I downloaded the driver from the labVIEWs driver download site, and have been playing around with it, however, the problem I am having is that one of the buttons on the Spectrum Analyzer is the "Max Hold" button, But I am having the hardest time finding out how to use LabVIEW to set that option. It doesn't appear as a VI, nor does it appear in the configure/trace/analyze pallets specific to the driver.

I am wondering, is there a way I can find out who the developer of the driver was and maybe ask him the question directly? Has anybody ever worked with instrument drivers that are missing a function and had to write it themselves? I am at a loss as to where to go from here.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thank you

H.

Not sure how you find out who wrote the driver. Most drivers just have basic functionality. I would look at the programming manual for the E4448A, this should show all the GPIB commands.

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/E4440-90618.pdf

QUOTE (zmarcoz @ Jan 16 2009, 11:51 AM)

First of all, thanks for everyone helping me in preparation CLAD.

Next Step -- CLD

How much time do you in preparation CLD?

I am thinking to call next week and schedule the exam a month from now

What do you think ??

Depends how long you have been developing applications using the recommended design patterns and follwoing NI's style guidelines.

I know a lot of people who have been programming for many years in LabVIEW >10 years and are no way ready to take the CLD exam. They have used stacked sequence structures heavily and love to use local variables to pass data.

I think the CLAD has a 92% pass rate the CLD has I believe a 56% pass rate but keep in mind that is not first time pass that is overall pass rate.

My recommendation is to sit down and take the 3 practice exams and only allow yourself 4 hours for each. Then submit your work in a forum such as this one to get some feedback.

Another thing, at the LabVIEW developers day seminar they give away a 200 coupon for training or certification. I would look to see if they are having a developers day in your area. Last year, I took the CLAD for free then only paid 99 dollars for the CLD exam.

QUOTE (zmarcoz @ Jan 16 2009, 11:51 AM)

First of all, thanks for everyone helping me in preparation CLAD.

Next Step -- CLD

How much time do you in preparation CLD?

I am thinking to call next week and schedule the exam a month from now

What do you think ??

Depends how long you have been developing applications using the recommended design patterns and follwoing NI's style guidelines.

I know a lot of people who have been programming for many years in LabVIEW >10 years and are no way ready to take the CLD exam. They have used stacked sequence structures heavily and love to use local variables to pass data.

I think the CLAD has a 92% pass rate the CLD has I believe a 56% pass rate but keep in mind that is not first time pass that is overall pass rate.

My recommendation is to sit down and take the 3 practice exams and only allow yourself 4 hours for each. Then submit your work in a forum such as this one to get some feedback.

Another thing, at the LabVIEW developers day seminar they give away a 200 coupon for training or certification. I would look to see if they are having a developers day in your area. Last year, I took the CLAD for free then only paid 99 dollars for the CLD exam.

I am a Certified LabVIEW Developer who is very interested in working on some small projects.

My email address is brianlachlan@hotmail.com

QUOTE (pallen @ Sep 24 2008, 12:03 PM)

The fact that people actually voted for George Bush fascinates me.

(Then again, I was equally fascinated when Stephen Harper took office in Canada)

I guess I am just a stupid American voting for W.

The fact that Canada is considered a country fascinates me.

Another thing that fascinates me is that someone brought politics into this forum. Nice going.