Engineers can now perform Internet-like searches on their data

Test & Measurement

8 February 2006 Test & Measurement

National Instruments is changing the way engineers manage and mine test data with the release of NI DIAdem 10.0, the latest upgrade to its interactive software for inspecting, analysing and reporting test data.

The new version includes DIAdem DataFinder, an innovative solution that allows engineers and scientists to perform Internet-like searches across their data files, regardless of format.

According to the company, DIAdem DataFinder brings sophisticated data management and data mining functionality to the desktop at a fraction of the cost and without the maintenance challenges found in traditional IT-supported data management solutions.

Engineers managing data face multiple challenges, whether they are working with too many data formats, or relying on an inflexible data format. The DIAdem DataFinder uses the NI technical data management (TDM) data model as its internal data structure. TDM files, written natively using NI LabVIEW data storage VIs or NI LabWindows/CVI storage functions, provide three levels of hierarchy to structure test data - file, group and channel levels. Having a rich set of attributes increases the range of possible search conditions.

Although optimised to work with TDM files, the DIAdem DataFinder is capable of searching across all data files for which there is an associated DataPlugin. The DIAdem DataPlugin technology accommodates for legacy file formats, making them searchable.

Engineers can perform simple searches or even more advanced searches based on key descriptive information. DIAdem DataFinder also has the ability to establish and uncover anomalies or trends that previously went unnoticed. This feature is especially beneficial to technical professionals who are required to analyse and report measurement and simulation data, make recommendations based on results and share their findings with co-workers.

DIAdem 10.0 enhances the suite of test data solutions offered by National Instruments. Engineers can use LabVIEW Data Storage VIs to document their test data; TDM search-ready file formats to capture important test information; and now DIAdem 10.0 to mine their test data.

For more information contact NI South Africa, 0800 203 199.

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