Acquire Images

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Acquire Images

This palette contains steps for different methods of acquiring images for the inspection.

Step Name Description
Acquire Image Configures an acquisition from an analog, parallel digital, or Camera Link camera connected to a National Instruments Image Acquisition device.
Acquire Image (IEEE 1394) Configures an acquisition from an IEEE 1394 camera. Refer to Acquire Image (IEEE 1394) Concepts for related information.
Acquire Image (IEEE 1394 or GigE) Configures an acquisition from an IEEE 1394 or Gigabit Ethernet camera.
Acquire Image (Smart Camera) Configures an acquisition from an NI Smart Camera.
Simulate Acquisition Simulates a live acquisition by loading images from file. Vision Builder AI ships with several images you can use as simulation images. You can find these images in the <Vision Builder AI>\DemoImg directory. You can also load your own images as simulation images. Refer to Simulate Acquisition Concepts for related information.
Select Image Switches to a previously acquired image for processing. Refer to Select Image Concepts for related information.