Deployment

[RCBrust]

I am new to LabView and have version 8.5 installed.  I have developed a VI and would like to deploy it to other computers that do not have LabView installed.  Can someone point me to a good place to start reading up on this procedure and what is needed.  Is this what TestStand is all about?

Thanks,

Randy

[smercurio_fc]

TestStand is something else entirely. What kind of "deployment" are you asking about. Does this VI run on its own? If so, then you can create an executable from it. Running it on the target machine requires installing the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine. Also, you need to have the Application Builder in order to create the executable. If you have LabVIEW Base or Full then the Application Builder is not included with LabVIEW. For the Professional and Development edition it is. Or, are you wanting to copy the VI as a library?

There is a full section in the LabVIEW Help on creating executables. You can also read this document: Distributing Applications with the LabVIEW Application Builder.

[RCBrust]

Yes, the VI runs on its own, unless the DAQ Assistant block that's used to read the NI9239 is considered a separate item.  It sounds like I need the Application Builder.  I'll check the link you posted.

Thanks,

Randy

[smercurio_fc]

Since you're using DAQ you also need to make sure that you install the DAQ drivers. The Application Builder will allow you to also create an installer to include additional required software to install on the target machine.