Top 10 Reasons to Use LabVIEW Software

1. Increase processing power and flexibility through software

One of the biggest advantages of using computer-based data acquisition equipment is that you can use software to customize the functionality and visualization features of your test system to meet your application needs. Manual testing is costly, slow, and prone to errors, while software-defined systems can be executed more quickly and consistently. NI's LabVIEW software provides a single programming interface for data acquisition devices, allowing hardware and software to be seamlessly integrated. You can automate measurements on several devices, analyze acquired data in parallel, and create custom reports in minutes using LabVIEW software.

2. Accelerate your productivity

LabVIEW software allows you to work more productively by focusing on data and data execution, eliminating many of the management complexities of computer programming, such as memory allocation and language syntax. Built-in dedicated engineering software libraries allow us to more easily acquire, analyze, control and share data, so you can focus on your data, not programming.

3. Based on industry-leading innovation

National Instruments is a top virtual instrument software and hardware developer with 25 years of R&D experience. You will feel relieved if you know that the platform you rely on is supported by a strong R&D team, alliances with leading technology partners, and has rich experience in innovative software and reliable hardware design.

4. Distribute multiple independent applications

Using the LabVIEW Application Builder, you can create multiple stand-alone applications that need to be deployed to other systems. Distribute royalty-free software as end-use applications, or provide shared libraries to developers for use in other development environments. LabVIEW software makes it easy to create installation packages that include all the drivers and run-time engines needed to use your executable files.

5. Save time by using pre-built components

You don't need to build your entire data acquisition system from scratch. Using LabVIEW's built-in Express functions and sample programs, you can save 80% of your development time. Express functions use interactive windows and simple pull-down menus to help you complete programming through step-by-step configuration guidance, so you can apply custom scalars and engineering units. For the most common measurement tasks, from simple single-channel measurements to advanced timing, triggering, and synchronization between multiple devices, LabVIEW software also includes several open and executable sample programs. Configuring voltage, current, temperature, pressure, sound, and other sensor measurements has never been easier.

6. Turn raw data into results

LabVIEW software includes thousands of advanced analysis functions created specifically for engineers and scientists, all of which are accompanied by detailed help files and documentation. Using these powerful tools, you can perform advanced signal processing; frequency analysis; probability and statistics; curve fitting; interpolation; digital signal processing, and more. You can expand LabVIEW software with toolkits for sound and vibration; machine vision; RF communications; transient and short-duration signal analysis. For more additional analysis, you can integrate LabVIEW software into algorithms developed by third-party software.

7. Customize the user interface your way by drag and drop

Using hundreds of drag-and-drop controls, charts, and 3D visualization tools, you can quickly create a graphical user interface. User interface elements built for engineers and scientists can work seamlessly with acquired and analyzed data without complex reformatting and custom development. You can also compose custom images and logos, or modify default controls to provide a custom appearance.

8. Record data and generate reports

Writing your data to disk or creating a custom report is as simple as calling a function in LabVIEW software. The native file format is optimized for high-speed data streaming, and LabVIEW software easily integrates with NI DIAdem software so you can quickly locate, detect, analyze, and report on your measurement data. LabVIEW can be used in conjunction with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel software. You can also use LabVIEW software to attach descriptive information to your measurements, making them easier to reference offline.

9. Stay informed and protect your investment

Whether you are a single user or an enterprise with multiple licenses, NI software maintenance and support programs can help you get the most out of your software investment. Stay on top of the latest technology improvements by automatically receiving the latest software updates and maintenance releases. Reduce your application development time with direct access to technical support from NI application engineers. Get the latest features, application usage, and development best practices with special online software training modules.

10. Increase your industry value

NI training courses help you quickly master new skills, and NI certification can help you prove that you have a correct understanding of reasonable development document management, which makes your applications easier to develop, support and maintain. At the same time, it also gives your customers, peers and employees enough confidence in your ability, which may potentially promote your new business, promotion opportunities, career development opportunities and salary increases.