implementing a push button

[stephanie.a]

Hey I have just started using Labview and I need it for a project involving the logging of strain gauge results. I have written a code for data logging but I am not sure if it needs callibration as I am using the NI 9237 module for strain gauges and how to proceed in doing the callibration? I have tried the find example in Labview but its giving me an error and I dont understand FPGA. My second question is that I want to use a digital input module to implement a push button so the code starts running when its ON and it stops logging when you press the OFF. I don't know how to proceed doing that and what is needed in the code in order to do that. I have posted what I have so far and any help will be appreciated. Thanks 

[Bob_Schor]

If you are just getting started in LabVIEW, and are doing it "on your own" (i.e. without the help of a LabVIEW Guru to get you started, teach you the basics, impress on you the importance of Style and Good Habits), then you really would benefit by a few hours with the on-line tutorial material -- a list of some very useful ones can be found at the end of this post.

Bob Schor

P.S. -- do try to find yourself a Guru.

[stephanie.a]

What is a Labview Guru and how do I find him?

[Bob_Schor]

A LabVIEW Guru is someone who has used LabVIEW, likes LabVIEW, is familiar with LabVIEW, and likes to teach.  You can often find her in Universities, companies that use LabVIEW, and (of course) here on the Forum.  Sometimes a Guru will make a video and distill some experience there -- I gave you a link ...

Note that one "apprentices" oneself to a Guru, that is, having a Guru is of little benefit if you are not willing to listen and do some work yourself.  If It is Worth Doing, It Takes Time (I just made that up ...).

Bob Schor

[Bob_Schor]

P.S. -- if you missed the link, it was the blue-colored letters in the word "this post" -- click and you'll be transported.

BS

[stephanie.a]

Thanks anyway, I did notice the link but if it takes time then I dont think the forum is the best place to get the help I want I will go through my university's contacts at NI.

[Hooovahh · Accepted solution]

"I actually don't like using the term 'guru', I actually perfer LabVIEW Overlord.  It really strikes fear in the LabVIEW peasants."

But seriously doing anything is going to take time, is is no reason to not learn something.  Heck that's why people go to universities, waste time learning.

Back to the original question a little.  NI offers calibration options

https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/hardware/calibration-services.html

https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/hardware/calibration-services/top-5-reasons-to-calibrate-your-ni...

Some hardware supports self calibration but most don't.  You can also perform the calibration your self but I can't seem to find the documents for it right now.  I think there is an example in the Example Finder on the calls to set the calibration offsets in the hardware.