Python Measurement Plug-In Generator Parameters
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Python Measurement Plug-In Generator Parameters
The ni-measurement-plugin-generator tool requires the measurement plug-in name as the first parameter. This first parameter is unnamed.
The ni-measurement-plugin-generator tool accepts the following named parameters in any order using the syntax --name <value>.
| Parameter Name | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| --d or --description-url | "" (empty string) | Specifies a URL that contains more information about the measurement plug-in. |
| --o or --directory-out | N/A | Specifies the directory where your measurement plug-in folder is created. The generator creates a new folder with the measurement plug-in name. |
| --measurement-version | 1.0.0.0 | Specifies a version number in the format x.y.z.q. |
| --s or --service-class | <measurement name>_Python | Service class that the measurement plug-in belongs to. The service class also identifies the measurement plug-in while it is running as a service. |
| --u or --ui-file | <measurement name>.measui | Specifies the UI file associated with the measurement plug-in. |