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LabVIEW Core 1

A comprehensive introduction to LabVIEW, covering fundamental programming concepts, graphical development, and practical applications.

3 days
Beginner
NI Certified Instructor

Learning Objectives

Create and debug LabVIEW VIs

Understand dataflow programming

Implement control structures effectively

Apply best practices in VI design

Work with common data types and structures

Course Content

Day 1

Introduction to LabVIEW

  • LabVIEW Environment Overview
  • VI Architecture (Front Panel, Block Diagram, Icon/Connector)
  • Data Types and Variables
  • Creating Your First VI
  • Debugging Techniques
Day 2

Control Flow & Data Handling

  • Loops (While, For, Do-While)
  • Conditional Statements (Case, Select)
  • Arrays and Clusters
  • String Manipulation
  • File I/O Operations
Day 3

Intermediate Programming & Best Practices

  • SubVIs and Modularity
  • Error Handling
  • Documentation Best Practices
  • Performance Optimization
  • Introduction to Data Acquisition

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer literacy
  • No prior LabVIEW experience required
  • Laptop with LabVIEW installed (provided)