MATLAB: NI-DAQ device not recognised

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I want to use the Data Acquisition toolbox to collect data using a National Instruments DAQ device (NI USB-6259). I seem to be failing at the first hurdle… the device is plugged in and powered, and the NI MAX software can see it. But if I try to check the connected devices, I get this:
>> devices = daq.getDevices
devices =
No data acquisition devices available.
I've just downloaded the lastest versions of Matlab (2014a, 64 bit) and the NI drivers (NI-DAQ 9.9). This NI device is listed on their website as a supported device, and I think it should be compatible with the session format. The OS is Windows 7 Pro, running on a Dell laptop.
Can anyone help? I'm out of ideas.

Best Answer

Hello Helen, have you installed the NI-DAQmx Support Package? You can get it either from the MathWorks Hardware Support web site (open up the "MathWorks Requirements" menu in the lower right of the web site) or directly through the MATLAB browser (select in the toolstrip: RESOURCES > Add-Ons > Get Hardware Support Packages).
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