NI DIAdem 2012 simplifies analysis, reporting of engineering data

National Instruments recently announced DIAdem 2012, the latest version of the software tool specifically designed to help engineers and scientists interpret and share data. Analysing and reporting time-based measurement data presents unique challenges that DIAdem overcomes with an off-the-shelf solution.

DIAdem is optimised to operate on large data sets, includes engineering-specific analysis functions, features a powerful drag-and-drop report editor and runs scripts for automating repetitive tasks.

"With the launch of DIAdem 2012 we can move from data to decisions faster," said Ray Almgren, vice president of core platforms marketing at National Instruments.

"DIAdem is the only comprehensive configuration-based software specifically designed to help engineers and scientists quickly locate and process measurement data using one software tool."

DIAdem 2012 features

Object-oriented VBScript API for reporting, significantly reducing programming time and effort

• Performance improvements for reporting, especially for multipage reports, and new analysis functions
• Ability to check for updates to DataPlugins within DIAdem
• Updated DAC dialog boxes for easier configuration of data-logging applications
• Added support for LIN and FlexRay databases
• Scalable background images for 2D charts 

Readers can download the trial version of DIAdem 2012 at www.ni.com/diadem/try