2007年6月12日，美國國家儀器公司宣布：NI Lookout 6.1面市，與微軟Windows Vista相兼容的HMI和SCADA使用軟件。此次推出面市的產品還包括一個支持改進的最新的可編程控制器（PLCs）的驅動器。隨著Lookout 6.1的面市，自動化專家可將操作系統更新為微軟于2007年早期推出的最新版操作系統Windows Vista，繼續使用Lookout軟件系統可簡化其工業自動化建設。Lookout 6.1還可以安裝新驅動使軟件與最新PLCs連接可通過以太網完成通信交流。 NI對軟件做了一些可用性改進。新款Lookout 6.1在使用中可自動管理I/O點數。工程師可以在工具欄中直接對I/O點數進行連續監控。同樣地，工程師購買Lookout用于監控I/O點數。因此，監控點數在使用中非常關鍵。Lookout 6.1也可為工程師提供快速的從工具欄一個圖標中打開一些文件功能。 讀者登錄www.ni.com/lookout.學習更多關于Lookout 6.1信息。 價格和聯系信息 original text [COLOR=#708090]National Instruments Lookout 6.1 Provides Engineers Compatibility With Windows Vista NI Industrial Automation Software Now Compatible With the Latest Microsoft Operating System NEWS RELEASE – June 12, 2007 – National Instruments today announced the release of NI Lookout 6.1, a Windows Vista-compatible version of its Web-enabled human machine interface （HMI） and SCADA software system. The release also includes new drivers that support the latest programmable logic controllers （PLCs） as well as several usability improvements. With the release of Lookout 6.1, automation engineers can upgrade to Windows Vista, the latest Microsoft operating system released in early 2007, while continuing to use the Lookout software system to simplify the building of their industrial automation applications. Lookout 6.1 is also equipped with new drivers that enable the software to communicate over an Ethernet connection with the latest PLCs available today. Additionally, NI made several usability improvements to the software. A new feature in Lookout 6.1 automates the management of the number of I/O connections currently in use. Engineers can continually monitor the number of I/O points in use directly on the toolbar, which aids in further reducing development time. Also, engineers purchase Lookout based on I/O point usage; therefore, monitoring the number of points currently in use is crucial. Lookout 6.1 is also equipped with the ability for engineers to quickly open recently accessed files in one step directly from an icon included on the toolbar. Readers can lean more about Lookout 6.1 at www.ni.com/lookout. Pricing and Contact Information [/COLOR]