How can I use a different search path for FlexRIO IO modules?

[OlofK]

I want to use an IO module that is outside of the LabVIEW tree, but it seems like LabVIEW only searches in shared/flexrio/IO modules, and I can't figure out how to create symlinks in windows.

Is there a variable I can set somewhere to include other search directories for the IO modules?

//Olof

[BrowningG · Accepted solution]

Hello Olaf,

There are two locations on your Windows computer that are searched for FlexRIO adapter module support files.  The first is the Program Files directory you have indicated in your post; this directory holds the support files for NI manufactured adapter modules.  However, there is another directory that can be used for the location of any non-NI manufactured adapter modules.  For Windows XP this location is: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\National Instruments\FlexRIO\IO Modules.  If you are attempting to install support for a non-NI manufactured adapter module, please ensure that you have installed all of the adapter module support files into this folder. 

If you would like more information on this as it pertains to a custom adapter module development, please email the support email address listed in your Module Development Kit Manual.  This email address will give you direct access to the NI FlexRIO R&D team for support as indicated here.  If you want to discuss adding the ability to search other directories for adapter module support (other than the two listed above), please email the MDK support email address. 

[OlofK]

Documents and settings works fine for me. Just wanted a location outside of the LabVIEW tree.

//Olof