NI Nigel™ AI Capabilities in FlexLogger
- Updated2026-07-25
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NI Nigel AI Capabilities in FlexLogger
Nigel helps you work more efficiently in FlexLogger. You can use Nigel to learn, navigate, automate tasks, and analyze your project—all through natural language prompts. Nigel is powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI.
Introduced in FlexLogger 2026 Q3
1. Ask Questions and Learn
- Ask questions about FlexLogger features and workflows.
- Ask questions about NI products and concepts covered in the FlexLogger User Manual.
- Explore getting-started resources and onboarding guidance.
- Learn how to extend FlexLogger functionality.
- Request descriptions or summaries of your current FlexLogger project.
2. Control the Application
Use simple prompts to perform common application actions:
- Show preferences.
- Show a specific tab (Channel Specification, Logging Specification, Test Specification, Screen).
- Display system or synchronization status.
- Exit the application.
- Open the FlexLogger User Manual.
3. Manage Projects and Files
Streamline project-level tasks:
- Create a new project.
- Open or close a project.
- Save your work.
- Show project options.
- Close documents.
- Open the last TDMS file.
- Lock or unlock the project.
- Add measurement plugins to your project.
4. Configure Screens and UI
Quickly adjust your workspace:
- Create new screens.
- Lock or unlock the screen.
- Capture the screen.
- Pause or resume graphs.
- Synchronize graphs.
5. Run and Control Tests
Operate your tests efficiently:
- Start a test.
- Stop a test.
- Pause or resume a test.
- Locate trigger settings.
- Enable triggers.
- Add test events.
- Add user notes.
6. Perform Measurements and Analysis
Analyze your data using built-in operations:
- Create arithmetic formulas.
- Create boolean formulas.
- Filter channels.
- Calculate channel integrals, means, or RMS values.
- Create new variables.
7. Configure Hardware and Channels
Manage data acquisition and hardware setup:
- Refresh hardware.
- Scan for TEDS sensors.
- Change sample rates.
- Manage XNET databases.
8. Run Calibration Tasks
Ensure measurement accuracy:
- Perform zero calibration.
- Perform null offset calibration.
- Perform shunt calibration.
9. Integrate with SystemLink
Connect and share your data:
- Export channels to SystemLink.
- View synchronization status.
- Access SystemLink settings.