Error 0xBFF6900A in NI MAX When Selecting Camera

Issue Details

• I have the NI-IMAQdx driver installed on my system, and I can see my camera (i.e, GigE camera), but when I try to select it, I get an error message saying that the camera is in use.

Why does this happen, and what can I do to use my camera? 

Solution

This error is observed when there are 2 or more applications trying to use the same resource. If NI MAX is showing this message, it means that another application already has control over the camera. It could be an NI application (i.e., LabVIEW) or any third-party application (manufacturer's software).

• Check that you are not using the camera in other applications that may run in the background, such as Skype.
• Reboot the camera.

If you are still having trouble, please contact National Instruments.

Additional Information

Notice that the issue also could be caused by a compatibility issue or a corrupted PC. Consider reformatting the PC and installing the compatible software (Vision Acquisition Software) with your OS (check the readme file to verify the compatibility between the driver version and the OS).