Is there a way of compiling a VI so that it runs on a PC without Labview installed?

[bluefocs]

Is there a way of compling/exporting/publishing a finished VI so that it runs on another PC without LabVIEW installed on it?

Message Edited by bluefocs on 04-29-2009 10:34 AM

[Norbert_B]

You will always need the LabVIEW Runtime Engine of exactly that version the VI was built in.

Every VI is executable in the appropriate runtime engine without the need for the developement system.

In order to start the execution of a VI without using the developement system, you most often use .exe or sometimes .dll as files. And i think you are up to this.

You need the LV Application Builder to build an exe or dll containing your application. The Application Builder is part of the LV Professional Developement System, the other ones (Base and Full) can include it as an extra tool (liable to pay costs).

hope this helps,

Norbert 

[bluefocs]

Thanks Norbert,

I wasn't sure where to begin, so that's really useful 🙂

I have the Professional edition so shouldn't be much of a problem.

Thanks!

Message Edited by bluefocs on 04-29-2009 10:44 AM

[bluefocs]

Will I need to install some sort of runtime environment on the laptop I am running the executable on?

[Norbert_B]

Yes, you will need the LabVIEW Runtime Engine. But if you have the Application Builder, you can create an installer including the correct version of the runtime engine. Therefore, your application can be accessed (if desired) using a shortcut (like an entry in Start >> Programs) and you have a sinlge installer which installs all needed runtime components. Please note that this is only valid for Windows.

hope this helps,

Norbert