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VI Scripting

2024-07-25T14:40:15Z

ChrisCilino: Fixing broken links to lv help on vi scripting under getting started.

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[[File:Lv scripting.jpg|thumb|VI Scripting Nodes appear as Light Cyan]]
'''VI Scripting''', also known as Scripting, deals with the ability of LabVIEW to use G to write G. VI Scripting contains several new [[VI Server]] classes, properties, methods, and events so you can create, move, and wire objects; edit the connector pane; create new VIs; and more. Scripting is useful for generating or editing VIs automatically based on simpler configurations. Examples of scripting include the code generated by Express VIs, the code generated for LVOOP Accessor VIs and the code generated by the NI Vision Builder. Because scripting requires recompiling the VI and may break it, you can not run scripting code on a VI which is reserved for running.

== History ==
VI Scripting began shipping with LabVIEW beginning with [[LabVIEW 2010]]. However, it is available for download from the [http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209110 LabVIEW Tools Network] for [[LabVIEW 8.6]] and [[LabVIEW 2009|2009]]. Before [[LabVIEW 8.6]] scripting was an undocumented feature and was available to those that knew how to enable it as early as [[LabVIEW 5.0]] through flags in the [[LabVIEW configuration file]]. However, as it was not documented or supported to the greater community, it had the potential to be dangerous. Before scripting was official an NI employee famously refferred to it as something akin to [[Rusty_nails|Rusty Nails]].

== Usage ==

VI Scripting generally falls into three categories:
# Using G to automate the generation of more G
# Using G to create add-on tools (i.e. [[Quick Drop]], [[Shortcut Menu Plugins]], etc.)
# Using G to inspect G (i.e. [[VI Analyzer]])
VI Scripting uses properties and methods to create, locate, and operate on Block Diagram objects (i.e. primatives, structures, wires, and terminals), Front Panel objects (i.e. controls, indicators, decorations, splitters, panes, and panels), edit the Connector Pane and the VI.

=== Code Generation ===
Many of the main application frameworks use VI Scripting to automate the generation of code, modules, messages, etc. Some examples of this include:
* How [[Delacor Queued Message Handler (DQMH)|DQMH]] starts new projects and adds new modules
* How [[Actor Framework]] creates new messages (see also [http://www.mooregoodideas.com/actor-framework/AF-Message-maker/ MGI's AF Message Maker])

'''General Guideline for Code Generation:''' VI Scripting code can get large and complex very quickly. A guideline to VI Scripting is to start with a template, make a copy, and then edit the copy.

Another common use case of VI Scripting is to automate repetitive tasks. For example, if the code required the generation of many similar VIs. It might be more efficient to create a template and then write the scripting code to copy, modify, and save the VI.

=== Creation of Add-on Tools ===
The creation of add-on tools can improve efficiency by automating repetitive tasks or making tasks easier to accomplish. There are many hooks into the LabVIEW IDE to let you create add-on tools.

Presentation to help create new tools:
* [http://bit.ly/dnattlvhooks Don't Wait for LabVIEW R&D, Implement Your Own LabVIEW Features] - by Darren Nattinger, National Instruments
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/Top-of-Utah-LabVIEW-User-Group/Seven-Things-Your-Doctor-Won-t-Tell-You-About-LabVIEW-Scripting/gpm-p/3685320 Seven Things Your Doctor Won't Tell You About LabVIEW Scripting] - by Quentin Alldredge, Q Software Innovations
Cool tools that currently exist:
* More to come

=== Code Inspection ===
Another use of VI Scripting is to automate inspection of code to ensure adherence to style guidelines and effective programming practices, to catch common errors, and improve performance, functionality, and maintainability.

Such tools include:
* [[VI Analyzer]] - The LabVIEW VI Analyzer Toolkit helps you improve the quality and readability of graphical code developed in LabVIEW software.
* [http://sine.ni.com/psp/app/doc/p/id/psp-844/lang/en LabVIEW Unit Test Framework] - The Unit Test Framework Toolkit provides interactive tools to create, configure, manage, and execute tests that check VIs for functional correctness.
* [https://github.com/JKISoftware/JKI-VI-Tester JKI VI Tester] - software test framework for LabVIEW that allows software developers to test their LabVIEW code; VI Tester is based on the industry standard xUnit software test architecture that is used in many other programming languages
* [https://github.com/JKISoftware/Caraya JKI Caraya Unit Tester] - open source assertion and unit testing framework for LabVIEW; convert your manual test VIs you use for debugging into unit test cases with nearly no effort

== Enabling VI Scripting ==
[https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/enabling-vi-scripting.html Instructions for enabling VI Scripting]

== Getting Started ==
* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/common-vi-scripting-tasks.html Common VI Scripting Tasks]

* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/vi-scripting-tutorial.html VI Scripting Tutorial]

== Tips and Tricks ==
[https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW-APIs-Discussions/Exploring-the-Depths-of-the-VI-Server/td-p/3844848 Exploring the Depths of the VI Server] - by Quentin Alldredge, Q Software Innovations

This presentation goes into the depths of the [[VI Server]] including Basic LabVIEW, VI Scripting, and even the Private stuff, showing many of the Properties, Methods, and Events I have found useful in the creation of LabVIEW IDE add-ons.

[https://delacor.com/5-steps-to-become-a-vi-scripting-ninja/ 5 Steps to Become a VI Scripting Ninja] - Fabiola De la Cueva, Delacor

Why would you want to use LabVIEW Scripting? LabVIEW VI scripting allows LabVIEW Developers to programmatically generate, edit, and inspect LabVIEW code. You would want to use LabVIEW VI Scripting to create tools that would make you and your team more efficient, to enforce coding guidelines or to automate repetitive tasks.
== See Also ==
* [[Rusty Nails]]

[[Category:VI Scripting]]
[[Category:IDE Add-ons]]

Package Manager Comparison

2020-08-28T15:32:05Z

ChrisCilino:

This is the comparison of package management solutions in the LabVIEW community.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Characteristic !! [[VI Package Manager]] (Community Non-Commercial, Free Commercial, Pro $599) !! [[NI Package Manager]] !! [[G Package Manager]] ([[GPM]])
|-
| Installs With LabVIEW || Yes || Yes || No
|-
| Created By|| JKI || National Instruments || MGI (Moore Good Ideas)
|-
| Year Released || 2006 || 2017 || 2018
|-
| Open Source || No || No || Yes
|-
| Language Written In || G || C# || G
|-
| Free To Install || Yes (Community & Free) || Yes || Yes
|-
| API || Yes (Community & Pro) || Yes || Yes
|-
| Local repository management1 || Yes (Pro) || Yes || Yes
|-
| Supports multiple LabVIEW versions from a single package || Yes || No || Yes
|-
| Natively supports mass compile after install || Yes || No || Yes
|-
| Scope of package installation2 || LabVIEW IDE or OS File System || OS File System || Per Project5
|-
| Supports LabVIEW NXG || No || Yes || No
|-
| Integrates Into LabVIEW IDE8 || Yes || No || No
|-
| Integrates Into LabVIEW NXG IDE9 || No || Yes || No
|-
| Create palettes as a part of the package creation || Yes || No || No
|-
| Supports Installation to symbolic paths (user.lib) || Yes || No || N/A6
|-
| Support Structure || [https://forums.jki.net/forum/5-vi-package-manager-vipm/ Free & Community] or Paid Direct || [https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Package-Manager-NIPM/bd-p/1023 NI Forums] || [https://gitlab.com/mgi/gpm/gpm/wikis/home GitLab Issue Tracking and Wiki]10
|-
| Supports Pre Build Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via Source Distribution, G Code || No
|-
| Supports Post Build Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via Source Distribution, G Code || No
|-
| Supports Pre Install Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via exe/bat (Advanced: must [https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Package-Management/Manually-Pack-and-Unpack-Packages/ta-p/3956905 pack the package]) || No
|-
| Supports Post Install Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via exe/bat (Configurable from LabVIEW IDE)|| No
|-
| Supports Pre Uninstall Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via exe/bat (Configurable from LabVIEW IDE)|| No
|-
| Supports Post Uninstall Step || Yes, G Code (Community & Pro) || Yes - via exe/bat (Advanced: must [https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Package-Management/Manually-Pack-and-Unpack-Packages/ta-p/3956905 pack the package]) || No
|-
| Supports N post install/pre uninstall steps || No || Yes || No
|-
| Supports N Post Install All steps|| No || Yes || No
|-
| Supports Automatic Dependency Scanning4 || Yes (Community & Pro) || No || Yes
|-
| Has a dedicated package manager application || Yes || Yes || Yes
|-
| Packages Searchable via Web Page || Yes || No || Yes
|-
| Has a community led, ungated repository of packages12 || No || No || Yes
|-
| Can list packages created by other package managers as dependencies7 || No || No || No
|-
| Supports 64 bit without manual intervention?3 || Yes || Yes || No
|-
| Supports offline\copies of repositories11 || Yes (Pro) || || Yes
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Detail Number !! Additional Information
|-
| 1 || Repository types: A global repository is accessible to anyone. A local repository is created by an individual (company, etc.) and hosted on a local server.
|-
| 2 || Scope of Package Installation: determines if multiple versions of a package are allowed or if you may have only one version of a package.
|-
| 3 || GPM can place files anywhere. However, as of 0.2.0-35, GPackages installed for LabVIEW 64 bit will open, but cant find linked VIs. The GPackage(s) directories must be mass compiled to allow LabVIEW to relink the VIs to eachother.
|-
| 4 || Example
|-
| 5 || LabVIEW IDE Coming Soon
|-
| 6 || Coming Soon
|-
| 7 || Only packages of the same type can be listed as dependencies. For example, a VI Package can only depend on other VI Packages. A VI Package cannot depend on a NI Package.
|-
| 8 || There is no user experience to find, install, upgrade, remove, or autodetect packages from within the LabVIEW IDE.
|-
| 9 || NI Package manager is integrated into the NXG IDE so that the user may find the package responsible for installing missing gvis without leaving the IDE.
|-
| 10 || GPM is open source. The community can contribute to fix issues, add features and make support better.
|-
| 11 || For some organizations, a connection to the internet is not allowed. This feature allows you to internet-based repositories and host them locally for your organization.
|-
| 12 || A community package repository is not governed or gated by any organization. Community members are free to upload/download packages without oversight.
|}
==External links==
* [https://vipm.jki.net VI Package Manager]
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/downloads/ni-package-manager.html NI Package Manager]
* [https://gpackage.io G Package Manager]

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VIWeek 2020

2020-05-09T23:28:24Z

ChrisCilino:

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ChrisCilino:

VIWeek 2020

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ChrisCilino:

VIWeek 2020

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VIWeek 2020

2020-05-08T02:12:19Z

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Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)

2020-05-07T19:47:53Z

ChrisCilino: /* See also */

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Name'''
| Chris Cilino
|-
| '''Home'''
| Austin, Texas USA
|-
| '''Certification'''
| Certified LabVIEW Architect, 2014
|-
| '''Used LabVIEW Since:'''
| 2003 with LabVIEW 7.0
|-
| '''Applications Areas'''
| Semiconductor. General application development with a concentration on infrastructure.
|}

== Biography: ==
[[File:Profile Picture.png|thumb]]

I have a passion for technology, teamwork, and mentorship. In my 20+ year career, I've employed all three in the context of using LabVIEW in creating applications and engaging with the LabVIEW community. I started my career at National Instruments in Applications Engineering, then Software Development in DAQ R&D (where I got my '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CLABadge CLA in 2014]'''), and then finally in LabVIEW marketing where I owned programs such as the '''[[LabVIEW Champions]]'''. I spent the next three years at Cirrus Logic as the LabVIEW Framework architect. I was responsible for '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_2018Keynote reducing the time and cost of validation]''' by creating software that kept pace with Cirrus' rapidly evolving products. During my time at Cirrus, I attained the status of '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_ChampionBadge LabVIEW Champion]''' in 2017, and then passed the '''[https://learn.ni.com/center-of-excellence Center of Excellence]''' audit in 2018. I've given numerous presentations at the '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_Presentations CLA Summits]''' and '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CSuite distributed my toolkits]''' for use. Most recently I've joined Composed Systems as a LabVIEW Consultant. In parallel, I've started '''[[GCentral]]''', a non-profit organization with the mission of improving the LabVIEW Community's engineering capability by removing barriers to collaboration.

==See also==
*[[List of LabVIEW Champions]]
*[[LabVIEW Champions]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_SuL4YoqL8&list=PL6GvH0V49FYcO5dcLhRSZc5KAebUnjPyr&index=2&t=1793s My Champions Interview]
*[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_LinkedIn LinkedIn]
*[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_ChampionBadge Champion Certification]

[[Category:LabVIEW Champions|Cilino, Chris]]

Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)

2020-05-01T16:28:39Z

ChrisCilino: /* See also */

Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)

2020-05-01T16:27:38Z

ChrisCilino:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Name'''
| Chris Cilino
|-
| '''Home'''
| Austin, Texas USA
|-
| '''Certification'''
| Certified LabVIEW Architect, 2014
|-
| '''Used LabVIEW Since:'''
| 2003 with LabVIEW 7.0
|-
| '''Applications Areas'''
| Semiconductor. General application development with a concentration on infrastructure.
|}

== Biography: ==
[[File:Profile Picture.png|thumb]]

I have a passion for technology, teamwork, and mentorship. In my 20+ year career, I've employed all three in the context of using LabVIEW in creating applications and engaging with the LabVIEW community. I started my career at National Instruments in Applications Engineering, then Software Development in DAQ R&D (where I got my '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CLABadge CLA in 2014]'''), and then finally in LabVIEW marketing where I owned programs such as the '''[[LabVIEW Champions]]'''. I spent the next three years at Cirrus Logic as the LabVIEW Framework architect. I was responsible for '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_2018Keynote reducing the time and cost of validation]''' by creating software that kept pace with Cirrus' rapidly evolving products. During my time at Cirrus, I attained the status of '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_ChampionBadge LabVIEW Champion]''' in 2017, and then passed the '''[https://learn.ni.com/center-of-excellence Center of Excellence]''' audit in 2018. I've given numerous presentations at the '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_Presentations CLA Summits]''' and '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CSuite distributed my toolkits]''' for use. Most recently I've joined Composed Systems as a LabVIEW Consultant. In parallel, I've started '''[[GCentral]]''', a non-profit organization with the mission of improving the LabVIEW Community's engineering capability by removing barriers to collaboration.

==See also==
*[[List of LabVIEW Champions]]
*[[LabVIEW Champions]]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_SuL4YoqL8&list=PL6GvH0V49FYcO5dcLhRSZc5KAebUnjPyr&index=2&t=1793s My Champions Interview]

[[Category:LabVIEW Champions|Cilino, Chris]]

Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)

2020-05-01T16:24:19Z

ChrisCilino:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Name'''
| Chris Cilino
|-
| '''Home'''
| Austin, Texas USA
|-
| '''Certification'''
| Certified LabVIEW Architect, 2014
|-
| '''Used LabVIEW Since:'''
| 2003 with LabVIEW 7.0
|-
| '''Applications Areas'''
| Semiconductor. General application development with a concentration on infrastructure.
|}

== Biography: ==
[[File:Profile Picture.png|thumb]]

I have a passion for technology, teamwork, and mentorship. In my 20+ year career, I've employed all three in the context of using LabVIEW in creating applications and engaging with the LabVIEW community. I first started my career at National Instruments in Applications Engineering, then Software Development in DAQ R&D (where I got my '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CLABadge CLA in 2014]'''), and then finally in LabVIEW marketing where I owned programs such as the LabVIEW Champions. I spent the next three years at Cirrus Logic as the LabVIEW Framework architect. I was responsible for '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_2018Keynote reducing the time and cost of validation]''' by creating software that kept pace with Cirrus' rapidly evolving products. During my time at Cirrus, I attained the status of '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_ChampionBadge LabVIEW Champion]''' in 2017, and then passed the Center of Excellence audit in 2018. I've given numerous presentations at the '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_Presentations CLA Summits]''' and '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CSuite distributed my toolkits]''' for use. Most recently I've joined Composed Systems as a LabVIEW Consultant. In parallel, I've started '''[[GCentral]]''', a non-profit organization with the mission of improving the LabVIEW Community's engineering capability by removing barriers to collaboration.

==See also==
*[[List of LabVIEW Champions]]
*[[LabVIEW Champions]]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_SuL4YoqL8&list=PL6GvH0V49FYcO5dcLhRSZc5KAebUnjPyr&index=2&t=1793s My Champions Interview]

[[Category:LabVIEW Champions|Cilino, Chris]]

Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)

2020-05-01T16:23:55Z

ChrisCilino:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Name'''
| Chris Cilino
|-
| '''Home'''
| Austin, Texas USA
|-
| '''Certification'''
| Certified LabVIEW Architect, 2014
|-
| '''Used LabVIEW Since:'''
| 2003 with LabVIEW 7.0
|-
| '''Applications Areas'''
| Semiconductor. General application development with a concentration on infrastructure.
|}

== Biography: ==
[[File:Profile Picture.png|thumb]]

I have a passion for technology, teamwork, and mentorship. In my 20+ year career, I've employed all three in the context of using LabVIEW to create applications and engaging with the LabVIEW community. I first started my career at National Instruments in Applications Engineering, then Software Development in DAQ R&D (where I got my '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CLABadge CLA in 2014]'''), and then finally in LabVIEW marketing where I owned programs such as the LabVIEW Champions. I spent the next three years at Cirrus Logic as the LabVIEW Framework architect. I was responsible for '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_2018Keynote reducing the time and cost of validation]''' by creating software that kept pace with Cirrus' rapidly evolving products. During my time at Cirrus, I attained the status of '''[http://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_ChampionBadge LabVIEW Champion]''' in 2017, and then passed the Center of Excellence audit in 2018. I've given numerous presentations at the '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_Presentations CLA Summits]''' and '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_CSuite distributed my toolkits]''' for use. Most recently I've joined Composed Systems as a LabVIEW Consultant. In parallel, I've started '''[[GCentral]]''', a non-profit organization with the mission of improving the LabVIEW Community's engineering capability by removing barriers to collaboration.

==See also==
*[[List of LabVIEW Champions]]
*[[LabVIEW Champions]]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_SuL4YoqL8&list=PL6GvH0V49FYcO5dcLhRSZc5KAebUnjPyr&index=2&t=1793s My Champions Interview]

[[Category:LabVIEW Champions|Cilino, Chris]]

LabVIEW Community Edition

2020-05-01T16:14:05Z

ChrisCilino:

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'''LabVIEW Community Edition''' is a free (unpaid) edition of [[LabVIEW]] and [[LabVIEW NXG]] that may only be used for personal, non-commercial, non-industrial and non-academic purposes.<ref name="lvce-usage"/> It provides all of the capabilities of the professional editions of LabVIEW and LabVIEW NXG and comes bundled with the [https://www.labviewmakerhub.com/doku.php?id=libraries:linx:start LINX toolkit] for use with [https://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi], [https://www.beagleboard.org/ BeagleBoard] and [https://www.arduino.cc Arduino].<ref name="lvce-home"/> LabVIEW Community Edition is for the hobbyist wishing to use graphical programming for their projects.

==Download==
LabVIEW Community Edition is available for download on the
'''[https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/labview/select-edition/labview-community-edition.html LabVIEW Community Edition]''' page.

==Learn==
===Announcement video with Darren Nattinger===
<youtube>FTW525ZG3po</youtube>
===Post from LabVIEW Champion Joerg Hampel===
Visit Joerg Hampel's '''[https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Blog/LabVIEW-Community-Edition/ba-p/3970512?profile.language=en blog post]''' to learn about LabVIEW Community edition. Joerg answers questions like:

*What exactly is this new edition?
*Is it free?
*Who is it for?
*What about hobbyist hardware?
===LabVIEW Community Edition Sneak Peek (VI Shots)===
''Note'': Audio is delayed in this video. 
<youtube>4HLVqYXpxIo</youtube>

==Getting Started==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! About The Example !! Download Link !! Author
|-
| This example demonstrates how to use LabVIEW Community Edition in conjunction with BeagleBone, SystemLink Cloud, and a web front to monitor the open/close state of doors and windows in a house. || '''[https://ekerry.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/getting-started-with-labview-community-edition-and-beaglebone-or-raspberry-pi/ Getting Started with LabVIEW Community Edition And Beaglebone Or Raspberry Pi]''' || Elijah Kerry
|-
| This example introduces you to the basic syntax of the LabVIEW Graphical language by implementing an alarm clock state machine. The example is broken down into lessons that build on each other and introduce digestible concepts one phase at a time. || '''[https://bit.ly/ChrisCilino_LabVIEWCommunityAndRP LabVIEW Community and a Slice Of Raspberry Pi]''' || [[Chris Cilino (LabVIEW Champion)|Chris Cilino]]
|-
| Also check out the resources at the [[Getting Started]] LabVIEW Wiki page. || '''[[Getting Started]]''' ||
|}

==Find Code==
Use '''[https://www.GCentral.org GCentral.org]''' to find LabVIEW packages.

==Ask Questions==
Ask your friendly, neighborhood LabVIEW Experts at:
* [https://lavag.org/forum/58-labview-community-edition/ LabVIEW Community Edition board on LAVA]
* NI's Forums. There is a board for [https://forums.ni.com/t5/forums/filteredbylabelpage/board-id/170/label-name/labview LabVIEW] and [https://forums.ni.com/t5/forums/filteredbylabelpage/board-id/170/label-name/labview%20nxg LabVIEW NXG].

==References==
<references>
<ref name="lvce-usage">[https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/20/labview-community-edition-usage-details.html LabVIEW Community Edition Usage Details]</ref>
<ref name="lvce-home">[https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/labview/select-edition/labview-community-edition.html LabVIEW Community Edition]</ref>
</references>

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GCentral

2020-04-23T20:46:57Z

ChrisCilino:

GCentral

2020-04-23T20:46:32Z

ChrisCilino: /* Executive Staff */

2019-11-26T16:43:11Z

ChrisCilino: Created page with "__TOC__ ==Download Community Edition== LabVIEW 2020 Community Edition beta is available for use. You can join the beta program by creating an NI.com account and enrolling in..."

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==Download Community Edition==
LabVIEW 2020 Community Edition beta is available for use. You can join the beta program by creating an NI.com account and enrolling in the beta program. Once enrolled download LabVIEW 20202 Community edition by going to the
[https://www.ni.com/support/beta-program/ Download] page.

==Learn About Community Edition==
Visit Joerg Hampel's [https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Blog/LabVIEW-Community-Edition/ba-p/3970512?profile.language=en blog post] to learn about LabVIEW Community edition. Joerg answers questions like:
What exactly is this new edition?
Is it free?
Who is it for?
What about hobbyist hardware?

==Get Started With Community Edition==
https://ekerry.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/getting-started-with-labview-community-edition-and-beaglebone-or-raspberry-pi/

==Find Code To Use In Community Edition==

==Feedback==
http://bit.ly/LabVIEWCommunityPoll

[[Category:LabVIEW Community Edition]]

LabVIEW Versions

2019-11-26T16:29:57Z

ChrisCilino:

ChrisCilino: /* How does GCentral solve these problems? */

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== GCentral.org ==
=== Frequently Asked Questions ===

==== How Do I Get To GCentral? ====
:Go to [https://www.gcentral.org/ GCentral.org]

==== What Is GCentral.org? ====
:GCentral.org is the first global index of packages in the LabVIEW Community. Think of GCentral.org being to LabVIEW what PyPi.org is to Python. GCentral.org is the only place you need to look to find all packages, regardless of type.

== GCentral ==
=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
==== What Is GCentral? ====
:GCentral is for programmers who need to find, share or collaborate on G reusable code or software engineering tools. GCentral is a non profit organization that provides a platform for G code packages and collaboration resources.

==== What problems is GCentral solving? ====
:G community members are often frustrated when looking for tools and code others have posted on the web. There are too many places to look, and most aren’t easy to find:
:*ni.com
:*lavag.org
:*LabVIEW Tools Network
:*NI package manager
:*VI Package Manager
:*G package manager
:*Git repos
:*Others
:These locations often don’t reference each other. Therefore, a new or even experienced G community member can easily miss code ALREADY WRITTEN that solves their problem, resulting in wasted time duplicating code.

==== How does GCentral solve these problems? ====
:GCentral exposes packages of all types (NIPkgs, VIPkgs, GPkgs) through a single web interface. The web interface indexes the main locations of packages.

:GCentral provides software tools to build and move packages to the common locations making it easy to contribute code, and find and use each other's code.

:Ultimately code that's easy to find reduces/eliminates wasted time in re-solving problems, and redirects the community's effort towards new and meaningful innovations.

== History ==
*GCentral was first envisioned by [[Chris_Cilino_(LabVIEW_Champion)]] in early 2019.

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