Converting the DAQ Assistant Express VI to an NI-DAQmx Task

When you configure a task using the DAQ Assistant Express VI, the task is local to the application and cannot be used in other applications. You can convert a DAQ Assistant Express VI to an NI-DAQmx Task if you want to save the task to MAX for use in other applications or to generate code.

Note  If you are working within a project in LabVIEW, converting the DAQ Assistant Express VI to a task saves the task to the project.

Complete the following steps to convert the DAQ Assistant Express VI to an NI-DAQmx Task.

1. Right-click the DAQ Assistant Express VI and select Convert to NI-DAQmx Task from the shortcut menu.
2. The DAQ Assistant launches, and you can modify the task, if necessary.
3. Click the OK button.
4. An NI-DAQmx Task replaces the DAQ Assistant Express VI.