Why generate NI-DAQmx code from DAQ assist ?

[BGD]

If I configure an AI channel using DAQ assist why would I convert it using the Generate NI-DAQmx code from the menu? Does it run faster ? What is the advantage of converting ?

Dave

[NIquist]

1:  Because you would prefer to know what your code is doing under the hood rather than just guessing and hoping it's right.

2:  It's a great way to learn.

3:  In most cases the "Wizards" generate safe code instead of efficient code so it often runs slower than it would if you optimized it.

4:  You will eventually move beyond what it can do for you automatically but it's still a good way to jump start your project.  (Same with modifying the NI example VIs.)

BTW, no doesn't run faster UNTIL/UNLESS you find a way to optimize it.

[tbob · Accepted solution]

Also, you have more control over DAQmx code vs express VIs.  If you need to configure parameters that were not in the express VI, like exporting a trigger to cause another instrument to trigger, you could add code to do so. 

Finally, the express VI probably contains more functions than you actually need.  A lot of unnecessary code.  With DAQmx, you only put what you use.  No unnecessary functions wasting time.

[BGD]

Thanks for all the responses