Labview compatibility with SnapDragon Processor

[DR_DJG]

Can some verify whether or not the latest version of Labview can be run with the new SnapDragon Processors popping up in Microsoft and Samsung laptops and tablets? If not, does anyone know if there are plans to make that possible soon?

[RTSLVU]

It has to be x86 or x64 compatible to run LabVIEW or compiled LabVIEW applications.

Snapdragon is an ARM 64 system so I would say no.

In general is has to be able to run Windows to run LabVIEW.

I believe the Linux version of LabVIEW still requires an x86 or x64 (Windows compatible) hardware and Linux version. 

[DR_DJG]

Does anyone know though if there are plans to make a future update of labview that will work with Snapdragon? This technology is become a standard it seems.

[altenbach]

Windows 11 running on ARM does include X86/X64 emulation, but you'll get a performance hit.

I don't know how well it works, or if at all.

[rolfk]

Those ARM powered devices are usually from the low cost segment. If youpay several 1000 for a LabVIEW license and feel obligated to save 500 bucks on the hardware you run it on there is a legitimate question about if you have your priorities right.

But, but there is Community Edition!! Indeed, which gives NI a revenue of $ 0 so not a good business case either to pay for the additional effort that a new platform costs.

[RTSLVU]

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@rolfk wrote:

Those ARM powered devices are usually from the low cost segment. If youpay several 1000 for a LabVIEW license and feel obligated to save 500 bucks on the hardware you run it on there is a legitimate question about if you have your priorities right.

Not to mention there's plenty of low powered x64 mini-PCs in the $100-$200 range that can run a LabVIEW executable and a USB DAQ just fine if it's a long term data collection type of test that you need to save money on. 

[DR_DJG]

Price isn't the issue. It's that fact that this processor type is gaining market share and will be encountered more frequently in the future. I just want to know if there are plans to make Labview compatible.

[santo_13]

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@DR_DJG wrote:

Price isn't the issue. It's that fact that this processor type is gaining market share and will be encountered more frequently in the future. I just want to know if there are plans to make Labview compatible.

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NI may be considering this, but the question boils down to when workstations will be adopting ARM architecture instead of x86/x64. 

[DR_DJG]

This seems to be happening now. I went to best buy to buy a tablet/laptop for work recently and all the Microsoft and Samsung machines were using it.

[santo_13]

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@DR_DJG wrote:

This seems to be happening now. I went to best buy to buy a tablet/laptop for work recently and all the Microsoft and Samsung machines were using it.

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Are those really "Workstations" or are they just work laptops? Work laptops are typically for regular daily activities like emails, meetings, office suite, etc., and not really for hardcore programming or to run mainstream applications like CAD or intensive graphics.