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Appendix E Where to Go from Here
The NI-DAQmx Help contains API overviews, general information about measurement
concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are applicable to all
programming environments.
NI-DAQmx for Linux
The DAQ Getting Started guides for your device describe how to install your
NI-DAQmx-supported DAQ device/module and confirm that your device is operating properly.
The NI-DAQ Readme for Linux lists supported devices and modules and includes software
installation instructions, frequently asked questions, and known issues.
The C Function Reference Help describes functions and attributes.
The NI-DAQmx for Linux Configuration Guide provides configuration instructions, templates,
and instructions for using test panels.
Note All NI-DAQmx documentation for Linux is installed at /usr/local/
natinst/nidaqmx/docs
.
Note USB-622x/625x/628x devices are not supported in NI-DAQmx for Linux.
NI-DAQmx Base (Linux/Mac OS X)
The NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI-DAQmx Base
software, your NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that your device
is operating properly.
Getting Started with NI-DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac Users describes how to install your
NI-DAQmx Base software, your NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm
that your device is operating properly on your Mac/Linux machine.
The NI-DAQmx Base Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI-DAQmx
Base.
The NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help contains VI reference and general information about
measurement concepts.
The NI-DAQmx Base C Reference Help contains C reference and general information about
measurement concepts.
Note All NI-DAQmx Base documentation for Linux is installed at
/usr/local/natinst/nidaqmxbase/documentation.
Note All NI-DAQmx Base documentation for Mac OS X is installed at
/Applications/National Instruments/NI-DAQmx Base/
documentation
.