Hi friends,

Yesterday was a happy day as I handed over a complex PC based test rig that was fully coded in LabVIEW. ( In case someone has not heard about it, LabVIEW is a full graphical coding interface that uses a data flow model as compared to the sequential model of text based languages. )

It was not that I wanted to do it but was rather forced to do it. Original plan was to use VB 6.0 but after the hardware arrived, the support for VB was not there. And then started a mad race against time : Learn a new language LabVIEW and deliver the software in two weeks flat. After all the nerve racking tension, today I am happy as the delivery DID happen and the rig has passed validation.( I would'nt say it is bugless - but right now doing the job well )

Why am I giving this build up ? OK I am not too comfortable with my conscience : The customer is unaware of all that I have gone through - he is convinced that I am an expert in LabVIEW after seeing the rig performing well. He does not know that the forum members of LabVIEW guided me all along with numerous tips and tricks. Not to make basic blunders, I have discussed the structure of my coding in detail and all the veterans there have agreed it is perfect.

Assuming that you were in my position what would have been your course of action ?

A. Tell the customer the truth that you do not know LabVIEW and ask for time to use a PCI card that can use VB.

B. Handover the whole software to a third party who will do it in LabVIEW. ( I tried, but they wanted 6 weeks + my whole bank balance )

C. Attend a formal training on LabVIEW and then do it. Beg the customer for more time and pray he gives it...

D. Do what I did.

Being a Sunday, just thought will discuss this.

Thanks for your time.

Raghu