Example Code
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- LabVIEW
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Overview
This VI uses parses the string output of the System Exec VI to determine if the Windows Environment is 32-bit or 64-bit.
Description
The System Exec VI is called with the command "wmic os get os architecture", which returns:
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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\>wmic os get osarchitecture
OSArchitecture
64-bit
C:\>
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This string output is then parsed to return the "32" or "64" and highlight an appropriate LED on the front panel.
Requirements
- LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)
Steps to Implement or Execute Code
- Run the VI.
- Check the lights to see if it is 32/64 bit OS
Additional Information or References
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The above snippet is good, but it fails for example for OS win 10 that has a different reply to command "wmic os get os architecture". I suggest this more general implementation with Regular Expression:
