National Instruments NI 6238 - Manual (Page 13)

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Related Documentation
Each application software package and driver includes information about
writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement
devices. The following references to documents assume you have
NI-DAQmx 8.1 or later, and where applicable, version 7.0 or later of the NI
application software.
NI-DAQ
The DAQ Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI-DAQmx
for Windows software, your NI-DAQmx-supported DAQ device, and how
to confirm that your device is operating properly. Select Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»DAQ Getting Started
Guide.
The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of
NI-DAQ. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQ Readme.
The NI-DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement
concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are
applicable to all programming environments. Select Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help.
NI-DAQmx for Linux
The DAQ Getting Started Guide describes how to install your
NI-DAQmx-supported DAQ device and confirm that your device is
operating properly.
The NI-DAQ Readme for Linux lists supported devices and includes
software installation instructions, frequently asked questions, and known
issues.