NI FlexLogger is a no-code data acquisition software that test engineers use to build validation and verification test applications. With only one installer for FlexLogger, you can choose the free FlexLogger Lite edition and upgrade anytime to access all the features of FlexLogger. Learn more about FlexLogger.
Get started with your NI DAQ hardware with FlexLogger Lite. For additional basic test automation and integration of custom measurements, choose the complete FlexLogger license. If you need more advanced automation and custom design for your test system, view LabVIEW editions. Or, for more productivity, upgrade to the LabVIEW+ Suite which includes FlexLogger and LabVIEW.
This table compares the FlexLogger editions you can use if you are developing and running validation tests.
All FlexLogger editions are available in English, French, German, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
| FlexLogger Lite | FlexLogger | |
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| Starting from | Free
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| Select software edition | DOWNLOAD FOR FREE | SELECT |
| Free trial | — | FREE TRIAL |
| Key differentiators | Recommended for manual data logging and monitoring with NI data acquisition (DAQ) hardware.
Includes standard capabilities:
| Recommended for applications that require more complete validation capabilities or additional I/O.
Includes FlexLogger Lite capabilities plus:
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| Product Functionality | ||
| Measure Data | ||
| Configure input channels (analog, digital, counter) | ||
| Configure output channels (analog, digital) | ||
| Scale input channels | ||
| Calibrate input channels | ||
| Specify up to three analog input data rates per test | ||
| Simulate DAQ hardware | ||
| Remap channel configuration to new hardware | ||
| View device pinouts | ||
| Disable channels | ||
| Configure CAN/LIN signals | — | |
| Configure ECU measurements (XCP/CCP) | — | |
| Use formula channels | — | |
| Configure statistic channels | — | |
| Monitor system resources | — | |
| Use variables | — | |
| Configure using TEDs | — | |
| Log Test Data | ||
| Use parameters to customize file name and/or path | ||
| Segment into multiple log files | ||
| Configure and log test properties | ||
| Log data to .CSV and .TDMS files | ||
| Customize .CSV decimal symbol, list separator, and date format | ||
| Choose which channels to log | ||
| Simultaneously log to a backup location | — | |
| Start and stop logging using triggers | — | |
| Create user notes | — | |
| Monitor Data | ||
| Snapshot an image of a screen | ||
| Lock screens to avoid accidental changes | ||
| Pause graphs to inspect historical data during a test | ||
| Configure data history retention to optimize memory usage | ||
| Build screens to visually monitor tests (graphs, numerics, Booleans, text) | ||
| Manually trigger events for scripts from interface with action buttons | — | |
| Organize large screens using containers and tabs | — | |
| Enhance screens with images and drawings | — | |
| Create multiple screens | — | |
| Use channel alarms | — | |
| Control Execution | ||
| Create and configure events | — | |
| Automate tests with Python™ | — | |
| Automate project configuration with Python™ | — | |
| Extend Capabilities | ||
| Create plug-ins to integrate data into FlexLogger (for example, from third-party hardware) | — | Requires free FlexLogger Plug-In Development Kit |
| Create plug-ins to act on data from FlexLogger (for example, control logic) | — | Requires free FlexLogger Plug-In Development Kit |
| Create plug-ins to receive and send data from/to FlexLogger (for example, custom math, system integration) | — | Requires free FlexLogger Plug-In Development Kit |
| Automatically back up log files using NI SystemLink™ software | — | |
| Create remote monitoring dashboards using NI SystemLink software | — | |
| Scale Hardware | ||
| Multichassis synchronization (Ethernet TSN CompactDAQ system using 802.1AS) | — | |
| Multichassis synchronization (Ethernet TSN CompactDAQ system using 1588) | — | |
| Multichassis synchronization (PXI Express with timing upgrade) | — | |
| Additional Value | ||
| Use preview features | ||
| Consult forum/community support | ||
| Consult NI Technical Support | — | |
| Lock a configured project | — | |
The FlexLogger Plug-In Development Kit is a software add-on that you can use to create LabVIEW plug-ins to communicate with third-party instrumentation. This add-on also helps you create custom in-line calculations.