Tools Menu

The Tools menu contains items that you can use to configure projects or instruments. The tools that appear in this menu depend on the assistants you have installed.

• Generate Code converts the current project to a LabVIEW block diagram.
• Analyze Project runs the Project Analyzer, which returns any errors, warnings, incompatibilities, or other issues in the current project.
• Create NI-DAQmx Global Channel launches the DAQ Assistant to help you create an NI-DAQmx global channel.
• Measurement & Automation Explorer launches the Measurement & Automation Explorer. Use the Measurement & Automation Explorer to configure hardware.
• Refresh Available NI Devices refreshes the list of devices you can use in hardware steps. LabVIEW SignalExpress can refresh only devices that do not require you to restart the computer in order to be detected.
• Options displays the Options dialog box.