Copy config to another pc

[Cytokin]

I need to copy configuration from one computer to another computer - both running Windows 2000 pro. Not sure if they're both using the same version of LabView.. I think they're both LabView 7 Express?

Thanks

Anthony

[chrisger]

hi there

what kind of configuration do you mean? if you mean the labview config (menu->tools->options dialogbox) then simply copy the labview.ini file from the \labview x.y directory. you then should restart labview.

[Cytokin]

I tried copying the labview.ini file and this did not work.

I get two errors after running the .vi file... These errors do not occure on the other computer using the same file, same device and same card. Is there a way to copy all configurations?

Thanks for the help!

[chrisger]

hi there

error 8 means that you don't have access rights to a file. but this error shouldn't occur with the LabVIEW.ini file (then you'd see the dialog box shown in the attachment). i bet there's another user-config file. search for this file and grant the user read/write access rights or turn on the debugger and search for the origin of the error.

[Cytokin]

How do I turn on the debugger? This error happens when logged in as a local administrator as well.

Thanks!

Anthony

[chrisger]

hi there

please refer to the "Running and Debugging VIs" section from the LabVIEW "VI, function & How-To Help".

[Tunde]

Hi Cytokin,

It seems you have issues with the NI-488 drivers. Are you communicating with any instrument using GPIB ? Verify that NI-488 is installed on the second computer.

I will appreciate if you can provide more information on your application and the hardware setup for further troubleshooting.

T.A.

[Cytokin]

Tunde,

If you saw the pictures that I posted... I fixed the one mentioning the file opening (the file was read-only) but I did not fix the other error.

I can not answer your question, because I am only an IT Technician... The person who uses this asked for my help and I honestly don't know what I am doing with it 🙂

How do I check if the instrument is using GPIB? How do I verify that NI-488 is installed AND if it is not, how do I install it?

I really appreciate the help! Thanks!

Anthony

[Tunde]

Hi Anthony,

Can you post the labVIEW code to have an idea of the setup. Otherwise I will suggest you conatct the developer for more information.

Also, make sure all National Instruments software installed on the first PC are installed on the second PC (especially the NI-488.2). To verify this, go to Add/Remove Programs->National Instruments and click on "change" button to display all the National Instruments software installed. If NI-488.2 is missing on the second PC, you can download the latest version from (https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-488-2.html). 

Regards

Tunde

[Cytokin]

I installed NI-488.2 and it still does not work. I get the same error.

Thanks!