1. Create a new .NET Framework 4.5.2 project.
2. In the Solution Explorer, right-click your project and select Unload Project.
3. Add the NI-ATE Core reference to the CSPROJ file and save the file.

   <Project …> … 
   	<ItemGroup>
   		<Reference Include="NationalInstruments.AteCore.Fx45" />
   			… 
   	</ItemGroup> 
   	… 
   </Project>
   

4. In the Solution Explorer, right-click your project and select Reload Project with Dependencies.
5. View the Reference Properties to see the reference path. The NI-ATE Core DLL loads automatically from the global assembly cache (GAC).
6. Include the namespace in your cs file: using NationalInstruments.AteCore;
7. Add a reference to the Newtonsoft driver dependency:
   1. In the Solution Explorer, expand your project to ensure the project contents are visible.
   2. Within your project, right-click on References and select Add Reference.
   3. Select Browse and click the Browse button.
   4. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\NI-ATE Core\Bin.
   5. Select Newtonsoft.Json.dll.
   6. Click Add.
   7. Click OK.

You can now write your remaining logic and build your program.