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QUOTE (crelf @ Oct 20 2008, 09:53 AM)
No... But, I use it! There are only two of us using LabVIEW; the other guy uses LabWindows.
Not really... I've used VIPM to package some of my own reusable bits, but haven't shared them.
Even if it's only with Subversion?
I recognize the need for this, among other things; I started http://forums.lavag.org/requirements-document-t12141.html&p=52947#entry52947' target="_blank">another thread about requirements documents last week. Thing is, I've got a long way to go before I can lead an effort to change these things, but I'm reading/trying/learning to position myself to improve myself first, then I can be better able to affect the team.
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QUOTE (ivan00 @ Oct 20 2008, 08:07 AM)
http://lavag.org/old_files/monthly_10_2008/post-7534-1224507877.png' target="_blank">
PS - You're welcome; this stuff is fun for me!
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QUOTE (crelf @ Oct 18 2008, 03:08 PM)
I'm on a team of developers that doesn't use SCC, but I use Tortoise SVN for my work. My question is not how this will benefit me, but whether my experience with it will help when I sit for the CLA exam (someday, perhaps next year, not sure when, not nearly ready...). The stuff I read from NI mentions $oftware that I don't have.
Thanks,
Jim
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Hi Ivan,
Welcome to the forum. I've found it to be a great resource with fantastically capable and willing members. I'm hooked; I hope you find what you need, too.
Good luck.
Jim
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QUOTE (ivan00 @ Oct 20 2008, 01:17 AM)
http://lavag.org/old_files/monthly_10_2008/post-7534-1224496217.png' target="_blank">
Jim
PS - if you post your code as a png file you'll make it easier for us to see. My first thought was that I shouldn't open the Word doc because it could have a virus. I hope it wasn't a mistake...
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QUOTE (crelf @ Oct 13 2008, 12:40 PM)
Let me know if you want to start a dialog...I do want to talk further about this, but I want to make sure I'm not getting in over my head. I'm accustomed to receiving specifications, not writing them, so I'd like to get someone else's perspective. I'm going to discuss this with the senior test guys and my manager; we'll see if they're as interested as I am.
Thanks,
Jim
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5.57
It's stuff like this that makes it hard to deny that I'm getting old.
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Hi,
I work in a Test Engineering department on the Manufacturing/Operations side of the "wall", with Design Engineering on the other side. There is a disconnect in the way the Design teams specify their requirements and we end up shooting at moving/unclear targets; the result being that our ATEs are often delivered behind schedule and over budget. We'd like to make a generic requirements document that would gently guide them toward providing a specification that we can hang our hats on. If we can accomplish this early in the process we might have a shot at controlling scope-creep. Granted, late design changes will require us to readjust, but we'd be able to specifically say how much time & money will be required to comply if we had a good plan.
Another area to consider (that I've been hurt by) is custom test equipment purchased by the Design team that gets thrown over the wall when the product is ready for production. I'm about to release one ATE for limited production use after spending > 200 hours reverse-engineering and modifying the software to the latest test requirements. I'd like to be able to get Design Engineering to follow our guidelines when working with an outside vendor, at least if they're going to use "future production use" as part of their justification for the purchase. Our design team is in the process of quoting a new piece and I'd like to get my two cents in early.
I recall having an NI District Sales Manager give us a presentation on the help they offer folks developing large projects (it's impressive). One of the biggest things I took away was his point that a missing specification is a big risk at the outset of a project. I've sure seen the truth in this. Do you have a template that you would share with me? I'd appreciate any advice you can offer, and I'll compile whatever help I receive and post it back here.
Thank you,
Jim
PS - Our walls aren't very high and we do have cross-functional teams working on all development projects. I'm just trying to help guide our operation toward Standard Work in this area.
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I recognized the poster's name in this thread.
It's a small world, after all!
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QUOTE (Shaun Hayward @ Sep 26 2008, 09:09 AM)
I just joined a http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&thread.id=359065' target="_blank">thread on the NI LabVIEW forum where I learned that you can use the database connectivity toolkit if you install an ODBC driver for SQLite. I guess I should have known that...
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QUOTE (Mike C @ Sep 25 2008, 09:28 PM)
I'd recommend SQLite for a small database without onerous licensing that you can include with your application. There's a http://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-1254' target="_blank">toolkit on ni.com that I've had some success with.
Anyway, good luck with your project. Please forgive me if I'm way off base.
jm
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QUOTE (JiMM @ Sep 23 2008, 08:32 AM)
I think I'd rather stare at the sun with a telescope!"WARNING!!! It is never safe to look directly at the Sun because the Sun’s rays can damage your eyes. It is safe to study the Sun’s surface if you use a telescope to project the Sun’s image onto a piece of paper."
I don't know what would make it safe to study Michael Moore's new movie. But, I could imagine projecting something...
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QUOTE (mballa @ Sep 22 2008, 12:37 PM)
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!
I love it.
jm
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QUOTE (JiMM @ Sep 22 2008, 01:06 PM)
We're supposed to be http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Not-Empire-Patrick-Buchanan/dp/089526272X' rel='nofollow' target="_blank">a republic, not an empire.
My kids are taught that in school; they go to school in the room over our garage. On the curriculum this year: Lego Mindstorm robot programming. :thumbup:
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QUOTE (rolfk @ Sep 22 2008, 08:30 AM)
Democracy in theory is sort of an ideal but in praxis it's still one of the better solutions. If for nothing else than that the "people" can not say that they have absolutely no influence in who rules themRolf Kalbermatter
I think I'd prefer a monarchy. At least then there's a possibility that the government would want to maintain a sustainable economy; he's not likely to loot it to the point that there's nothing left to pass to his oldest son. The incentive in a Democracy is to get as much loot as you can before loosing office. :thumbdown:
No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session. ~ Gideon J. Tucker
Jm
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I'm interested in buying Peter Blume's book, so I'd like to solicit opinions from people that have read it. Is it an excellent resource? I don't want to spend $80 on anything less.
I'm a CLD/CPI with two years of full-time LabVIEW experience. I currently work as a Test Engineer taking on large projects and would like to improve myself. I've seen a lot of stuff over the years (all two of them!) that I wouldn't be proud of. I don't want to make the same mistakes, and I do want to pursue CLA certification.
Would you recommend any other books instead? In addition to?
Thank you,
Jm
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QUOTE (Pollux @ Sep 19 2008, 10:59 AM)
Tested this :thumbup: and found out I'm The Quartermaster.Arrrrrrrrr
Edit: My answer to the 9th question would have been: "A LabView programmer" if I would have had that choice.
It tells me I'm a Bilge Rat. I've always known this, it's just nice to hear somebody else say it for a change.
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QUOTE (Vidula S @ Sep 18 2008, 12:54 PM)
I'd do it like this: http://lavag.org/old_files/post-7534-1221834955.vi'>Download File:post-7534-1221834955.vi
Perhaps there's a way to use property nodes for the indicator? I don't know. Maybe somebody else will comment on this. (I hope )
This VI uses a boolean 'enable' control and a boolean 'last enabled state' shift register, and another String shift register to store the data while the indicator is disabled. The key is to catch when the enabled state changes and then put the current data (either from the indicator or the shift register) into the appropriate container. These are the 'enable' states & transitions I was interested in:
start/stay TRUE - append data to string indicator
start/stay FALSE - append data to shift register
TRUE - FALSE - put string indicator value into shift register and append data there
FALSE - TRUE - put shift register value into string indicator and append data there
I hope this helps!
Jm
I finally have a LabVIEW icon under my name!!! :laugh:
Yippee!
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QUOTE (Antoine Châlons @ Sep 18 2008, 10:27 AM)
By the way, is anyone day-to-day using the Bird's Eye View ?I've been using it recently on a project I inherited. I'd never make a VI that didn't fit on one screen!
NI had their mobile expo in our parking lot a few weeks ago (very cool) and I mentioned that students in a few LabVIEW Basics classes had asked me about a zoom feature. His answer was that NI has resisted doing that so as not to encourage large block diagrams. I wonder why they even have the navigation window.
Jm
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I've inherited a bunch of spaghetti code, some of the most tangled bunches of wire you've ever seen. But, as bad as they are, I was able to understand & extend them. I've attached my favorite example of horrible code. The best thing about it is that I can point to the spaghetti code (written by coworkers) and honestly say it's not the worst I've seen.
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QUOTE (crelf @ Oct 24 2008, 11:08 PM)
I like them, but I can't change the background. I'd like that to be transparent, like the fifth button .
Thanks,
Jim