C/C++ Eclipse Edition FAQs

Q: How do I view an image on an external display?

The remote target must have a video out port. Refer to the display API example that ships with Vision Development Module.

Q: How do I know what kind of processor is inside the remote target?

Open NI-MAX. Expand Remote Systems and find the remote target. View the System Settings.

Q: How do I handle errors?

Use the imaqgetlasterror function to return error codes. Details about error codes are available in nivision.h.

How do I use Eclipse to prototype an application on Windows?

Create a project under the C/C++ Eclipse workspace with the following Microsoft Visual C++ settings.

1. Select Project»Properties»C/C++ Build»Settings»Tool Settings»Tool Settings»C Compiler(cl)»preprocessor.
2. Enter <National Instruments>\Shared\ExternalCompilerSupport\C\include to Include paths (/l).
3. Select Project»Properties»C/C++ Build»Settings»Tool Settings»Linker(link)»Libraries.
4. Add nivision.lib to Libraries.
5. Enter a file path in Additional Libpath(/libpath):
   • Linux ARM-based targets
     <National Instruments>\Shared\ExternalCompilerSupport\C\lib32\msvc
   • Linux x64-based targets
     <National Instruments>\Shared\ExternalCompilerSupport\C\lib64\msvc