Do I have to install NI-DAQmx software or just .dlls file references are enough?

[prabhushrikant]

I have an application to measure voltage levels for which I only need to use NationalInstruments.DAQmx.dll and NationalInstrument.Common.dll files. If I have those files stored in a application directory and referenced from there will it serve the purpose? Or do I have to have NI-DAQmx software installed....whenever I install my application on a new computer?

[Erik-S]

Yes you should install the DAQmx software. There are very few cases where you can get away with just referencing the .dll file, but it makes things much more complicated. Since you are just measuring voltage, I would advise you to download the software as it will make your life much easier.

Erik S

Applications Engineer

National Instruments