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DATAQ ActiveX Controls allow users to write custom software to interface with DATAQ Instruments Hardware Devices. DATAQ ActiveX Controls are free to use, and install automatically when WinDaq Acquisition Software is installed.

Please Note: High sample rates (over 150K) may not be achievable using the ActiveX Controls.

Please Note: The ActiveX Controls DO NOT support synchronous data acquisition.

Find an example program in the language that you need:

Access | C++ | Excel | LabView | Linux | MATLAB

MySQL | ODBC | Visual Basic 6.0 | Visual Basic.NET

NEW - WinDaq File Manager

FREE Ready to use add-on program that allows the user to organize WinDaq files and open them in the WWB or export to a .txt or .xls file. Click here to download.

IMPORTANT! The DATAQ ActiveX Controls have recently changed to work with more of our products. Please click here to download the latest version.

Need Help? Click here to download the latest ActiveX Help file or post a question to the Developer Support Forum.

Need Technical Support for you application? Post a message to our ActiveX support Forum, or send an email to technical support. Click here to learn how to help technical support troubleshoot the DATAQ ActiveX Controls.

Port acquired data directly to SQL database
WinDaq/SQL Port data in real time from WinDaq to a MySQL or Microsoft SQL database.
FREE download. Click here to learn more.
If you are new to DATAQ ActiveX Controls, or you need some technical help, please take a minute to look over our Frequently Asked Questions below:
DATAQ ActiveX Controls Frequently Asked Questions
What are DATAQ ActiveX Controls?
How do I install the DATAQ ActiveX Controls?
How do I use my specific DATAQ device with ActiveX / What are my DEVICE ID and DEVICE DRIVER?
What COM port is my device connected to?
How do I troubleshoot my ActiveX project? Note: this debug procedure is the first step if you need technical help with your program
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in Visual Basic 6.0?
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in Visual Basic.NET?
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in LabView?
How do I use the ActiveX Controls in MATLAB?
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in Visual C++ 6.0?
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in Excel - Visual Basic for Applications?
How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my Access 2003 database?
How can I use the ODBC Text Driver with WinDaq?
How do I Start and Stop WinDaq/XL from VBA?
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