Fast-working IMAQ Vision v5 uncovers misplaced or misaligned components, incorrect sizes, color discrepancies, and gross solder defects. With pattern and color matching, C/C++ programmers can perform automated and optical inspections, locating objects regardless of orientation, focus, or poor lighting. Typical angle accuracy is 0.1 deg. With machine vision library, user can integrate motion control and DAQ hardware with vision hardware to create custom automated optical inspection systems for test.