LabVIEW PDF Toolkit

Overview

A PDF generation toolkit for LabVIEW 8.6 and higher which allows developers to easily generate reports in this widely accepted document file format, has been written by Simplicity AI and made available for free download.

Key Features

• String Text to PDF
• Embedded Data Tables
• Headers and Footers
• Embedded Graphics
• Add Front Panel and Control Images
• Multiple Font Support
• 2 Example VIs Included
• Watermark Free
• VI documentation and Help File

Example PDF Outputs

Test Report.pdf (73KB) - An example test report generated using the toolkit.

SimplicityAI.pdf (883KB) - The Simplicity AI brochure created using an example VI.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
LabVIEW Version: 8.6 or higher

Installation Instructions

1. Download and open the zip file.
2. Copy the zip file contents to the LabVIEW user.lib directory which by default can be found at:
    C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW XXXX\user.lib
3. Start LabVIEW to confirm that the PDF Toolkit VIs appear under the user library section of the functions palette.
4. It is recommended that a mass compile is carried out on the PDF Toolkit directory before using the VIs.
5. If Internet Explorer was used to download the zip file refer to readme.txt for information on a known issue with the help file.

Downloads

The readme.txt document should be read before downloading and installing the PDF Toolkit zip file.

Readme.txt (1KB)

SAI PDF Toolkit 1.0.2.zip (3.32MB)

Support

Simplicity AI provide this software product free of charge to the LabVIEW community without any included warranty or support. Feedback from users of the toolkit via the contact form or email is welcomed. Seperate support and customisation services can be obtained by contacting Simplicity AI.

Associated Services

Simplicity AI can provide custom report functions for NI LabVIEW and TestStand, tailored to the precise needs of an organisation. Services range from generating custom report toolkits through to building a complete turn-key automated test system with included advanced reporting solutions. More on Services >


Custom Report Example (Click to enlarge)