New Features in NI Measurement Studio 2012

Measurement Studio 2012 introduces a new set of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) user interface controls and integrated tools for sophisticated user interface design. WPF is a next-generation presentation system for building Windows client applications with visually stunning user experiences. The latest version also delivers extended analysis functionality through new libraries for complex filtering, signal noise generation and windowing for arrays of complex data. Measurement Studio 2012 developers can also use the new ComplexInt16 data type to acquire, analyze and plot data returned from RF .NET class libraries.

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Top New Features

Windows Presentation Foundation Controls

Create visually impressive and intuitive user experiences using the latest Microsoft technologies for user interface design, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).

Improved Date Time Display

Display the amount of time passed since an event using the new elapsed time format for Windows and Web forms graph and numeric pointer controls.

New Analysis Classes and Methods

Perform advanced analysis of raw data using new classes for complex filtering, spectral analysis, windowing for arrays of complex data and signal noise generation.

Better Support for RF Applications

The new ComplexInt16 data type makes it easier to acquire, analyze and plot data returned from RF .NET hardware class libraries.

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NI Standard Service Program members can download Measurement Studio 2012 now by visiting our product downloads page.

 

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Maximize Resources With the Measurement Studio Life Cycle Policy

Access guidelines for better understanding and use of your NI product investment through the Measurement Studio Life Cycle Policy.

 

Additional Upgrade Resources

  1. Release Notes
  2. Known Issues
  3. Bug Fixes
  4. Upgrade Advisor

 

 

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User Interface (UI) Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows and Web Forms Support

Digital Waveform Graph Control

 

Complex Graph Control

 

Property Editor Control

 

Digital Waveform Data Type

 

Error Bands on Waveform and Scatter Graphs

 

 

Complex Graph Cursors and Annotations

 

 

Instrument Control Strip Control

 

Legend Control Scrollbars

 

 

 

Mouse Cursor Customization

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Automatic Plot Line Color Generation

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Intensity Graph Control

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UI Control Code Snippets

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Date Time Display for Windows & Web Forms Controls

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Web Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AutoRefresh Callback Improvements

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64-Bit Support

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Analysis and Measurement Libraries

 

 

 

 

 

 

400+ Signal Processing and Generation Functions

 

 

Curve Fitting Functions

 

 

 

Linear Algebra Functions

 

 

 

Transform Functions

 

 

 

Analysis Code Snippets

 

 

 

 

High-Resolution Timing Classes

  

  

 

 

  

  

Various New Analysis Functions

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64-Bit Support for All Classes

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Various New Analysis Functions

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Expanded Tone Information Classes

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Network Variable Libraries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Variable .NET Class Library

 

 

 

  

 

 

Increased Performance With Network Variables

 

  

  

  

 

 

Explicitly Creating Network Variables

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Browsing Network Variables

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Network Variable Buffer Flushing

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Technical Data Management Streaming (TDMS) Libraries

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TDM Excel Add-In

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Hardware Integration

 

 

 

 

 

 

NI-DAQmx .NET Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

NI-VISA .NET Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measurement and Automation API Enhancements

 

 

 

 

 

 

NI-SCOPE .NET Driver Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory-Optimized Analog Waveform Read Methods

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MAX API 64-Bit Support

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NI Vision .NET Class Library

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NI CompactDAQ Support

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 1Legacy support is available by request to qualifying customers.

Read detailed information about the new features and improvements within each version of Measurement Studio in the Release Notes and Bug Fix Information. 

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