Solution
In order to have all the NI-DAQmx examples showing in the LabWindows/CVI example finder, it is necessary to include support for LabWindows/CVI during the NI‑DAQmx installation.
Using NI Package Manager (NI Software 2019 and later)
Situation 1. If you are installing NI-DAQmx on your computer for the first time:
When installing NI-DAQmx through the NI Package Manager, make sure to select the NI-DAQmx Support for CVI option when it prompted to select the additional Items you wish to install and complete the installation process.
Situation 2. If NI-DAQmx is already installed in your computer:
Reinstall the NI-DAQmx driver using the NI Package Manager. Similar to the first‑time installation, select NI‑DAQmx Support for CVI when prompted for additional installation items, then complete the installation.
Without NI Package Manager (NI Software 2018 and earlier)
Situation 1. If you are installing NI-DAQmx on your computer for the first time:
- Run the NI-DAQmx installer setup.exe file as an administrator. Select Custom installation when prompted and click Next.
- In the Features tree, expand Application Development Support, and add LabWindows/CVI Support.
- Click Next to go to the Selection Confirmation screen and click Next again to complete the installation.
Situation 2. If NI-DAQmx is already installed in your computer:
- Go to My Computer»Control Panel»Add or Remove Programs, double click National Instruments Software.
- Choose NI-DAQmx ADE Support and select Modify to change the installation.
- Next steps are same as Situation 1: add LabWindows/CVI Support in the Features tree and complete the installation.
After Completing Installation
After enabling CVI support and completing installation, open LabWindows/CVI and click on Find Examples, under the DAQmx folder, you should be able to find the examples you need. You can also find the example in the following location: C:\Users\Public\Documents\National Instruments\CVI\samples\DAQmx