Software Overview

Programming the NI PCIe-1437 requires the NI-IMAQdx or NI-IMAQ driver software to control the hardware. National Instruments also offers the following application software packages for analyzing and processing your acquired images.
  • NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection—Allows you to configure solutions to common inspection tasks.
  • NI Vision Development Module—Provides customized control over hardware and algorithms.

The following sections provide an overview of the driver and application software. For detailed information about individual software packages, refer to the documentation specific to each software package.