Moving NIFPGA directory

[GWm]

Hi,

in order to free space on my c: partition I moved the NIFPGA86 folder to another partition. Additionally I changed the paths in the compiler (clntTmp and srvrTmp). In FPGA 8.5 this worked for me without problems, but in 8.6 the compiler stops with the error "Error starting compile step: Make sure a compatible version of Xilinx Tools is installed at the location specified in the LabVIEW FPGA installer."

Where can I change the path for the Xilinx-Folder (not the clntTmp and srvrTmp folders!)? Or can I install the FPGA-Module with a different path?

Thanks for help, Gunnar

[SK@NIG]

Hi,

LabVIEW 2009 will automatically install the Xilinx Tool to a folder x:\NIFPGA2009 where x is the drive where you installed LabVIEW.

(see also FPGA-Release notes )

Because the Installer process sets this path, and you can not change it  - also not in custom installer mode - there are the following options:

a) Install larger harddrive - if possible

b) Change partition sizes to leave more space for the c: - drive (LV-installation path)

c) Install LabVIEW to another path , this should also force the Xilinx tools to be installed in the same root.

d) Install LabVIEW and LabVIEW FPGA in custom mode and deselect the Compile server

  install the compile server to another system and set your local LV development system to use that server for compiling, 

see more informations here

Hope that helps.

Stefan Kissel

NI Germany

[GWm]

Hi,

I found an easier solution as I described here: http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=450242

Thanks for your help!