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Anyone in need of a software development environment with a comprehensive set of programming tools for creating test and measurement applications
About LabWindows/CVI
The LabWindows/CVI ANSI C integrated programming environment helps you create custom engineering applications. You can use it to manage your project, edit and debug source code, build a user interface, and test code output and performance in one streamlined, tabbed workspace. LabWindows/CVI includes tools for advanced debugging, code documentation, and system deployment so you can integrate source code control, requirements, and data management systems. The software also makes it easier to quickly acquire data from GPIB, USB, serial, Ethernet, PXI, VXI, and FPGA instruments using the built-in instrument I/O libraries, built-in instrument drivers, or the two interactive measurement assistants. LabWindows/CVI provides an all in one work environment for ANSI C development to create test and measurement applications.
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National Instruments
Founded: 1976
United States
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