National Instruments VXI/VME 600 - Manual (Page 39)

© National Instruments Corporation C-1 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series for Windows 95/NT
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Reinstalling the NI-VXI/VISA
Software
This appendix contains the instructions on how to reinstall your
NI-VXI/VISA software. Your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series controller was
shipped with the NI-VXI/VISA software already installed. It is unlikely
that you will ever need to use these instructions.
Preparing for Installation
Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI/VISA software to
install the entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall
software in the event that your files were accidentally erased. The Setup
program works in the same manner for either Windows 95 or
Windows NT. You can install NI-VXI with or without NI-VISA.
Note Some of the utilities rely on the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine. This
software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI/VISA installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up
to 20 MB of free space available to accommodate the NI-VXI/VISA
software. If you choose the Custom installation method, Setup displays
the amount of memory required for the options you select.
To be compliant with VXIplug&play specifications, a VXI controller
must provide the VISA I/O driver library standardized by
VXIplug&play. VISA ensures that your controller can run all
VXIplug&play-compatible software now and in the future.
The NI-VISA software in this kit is compatible with the
WIN95/GWIN95 and WINNT/GWINNT frameworks. With NI-VISA
installed on your computer, you can run any VXIplug&play software
that is compatible with these frameworks. This includes instrument
drivers and executable soft front panels that are included with
VXIplug&play-compatible instruments from a variety of vendors.