Unable to Delete Simulated Device from NI MAX

Updated May 2, 2023

Reported In

Software

  • Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)

Issue Details

I've added a simulated device to NI MAX (Measurement & Automation Explorer), but now I'm unable to delete it. What can I do?

Solution

This issue is caused to an internal error in NI MAX, to fix it please try to reset the NI MAX using the steps indicated in How to Fix or Reset the NI MAX Database File​​​​​​
If you are unable to access to NI MAX, please refer to the document How Can I Reset the MAX Database Without Opening NI MAX?

 

Additional Information

Resetting the MAX database will just delete all the scales, tasks and configurations of recognized devices on the Measurement and Automation Explorer itself, it will not impact the hardware in any way. To avoid losing scales, task and configurations you can export and then import of your configurations following the instructions indicated in Export/Import the System Configuration in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) .