Adding Axes for the NI SoftMotion Controller

Complete the following steps to add an axis for the NI SoftMotion Controller:

1. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
2. Expand Devices and Interfaces in the configuration tree.
3. Expand NI–Motion Devices.
4. Right-click the NI SoftMotion Controller item, and select Add Axis.
5. Select the device you want to add as an axis, and then click Next.
6. If desired, double-click in the Name column to change the name of the axis. You also can rename the axis in the configuration tree after you add it.
7. Click Finish.

Note  The ID number you assign to the drive you are controlling with the NI SoftMotion Controller must be less than or equal to the number of axes activated.