Starting DAQFactory with Windows

[Andreschrosa]

I wanted to have DAQFactory start with windows, using the shortcut to load my project automaticaly. So far I have tried editing win.ini file and it didnt work as intended.

I have read about adding a entry into the registry for this, but I must know what is the syntax for acessing the shortcut so it loads the way I want. Thanks in advance!

This is to be done in Windows Professional.

[AzeoTech]

Just create a normal shortcut and put it in the StartUp folder of the start menu. Usually you can just drag it there.

Note that DAQFactory won't run as a service, so you'll have to log in to windows for it to work.

[BeeHay]

I used a registry key under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Create a new string value, modify it, and insert the location of the .ctl file.

It should now show up in msconfig under the startup tab, you can check/uncheck it.

This just automatically opens the .ctl file when you login to Windows.

Hope this helps.

[AzeoTech]

That will work too, but is slightly more complicated. Note that its better to create a shortcut to DAQFactory, specify the .ctl doc in the shortcut's target after the path to the DAQFactory executable. Clicking on a .ctl doc, or otherwise starting DAQFactory by referencing a document like this is somewhat unreliable. The user manual, under Other Features-> DAQFactory Runtime, show how to create this shortcut.