Creating Virtual Channels

NI-DAQ Measurement & Automation Explorer

Creating Virtual Channels

To create a virtual channel, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click Data Neighborhood and select Create New from the shortcut menu.
  2. Select Traditional NI-DAQ Virtual Channel, and click Finish.
  3. The Create New Channel wizard opens. Use this wizard to configure your virtual channel.
  4. Select the type of channel you want to configure. Click Next.
  5. Enter the name of your channel and a description of the channel. Click Next.
  6. The rest of the wizard helps you with configuration specific to the type of channel.