Project Builder Frozen

[YvesGauthier]

Hi,

I'm using LabVIEW 8.0.1 (and using TestStand 3.5 references)

If I open a VI, then click Tools >> Build Executable , then I create a new project, enter info and do a Build. The build processes normally and a working executable is created.

I save, then close.

If I re-open the project and try to re-build and new executable, the builder freezes at the very beginning of the Build Status progress bar: Initializing Build

(It also says "This could take some minutes" But it takes less than a second with a new project, and freeze for hours (indefinitly) with an existing project) 

Anyone have an idea what is wrong?

Thanks,

Yves

[Ankita]

Hi Yves,

It would help to know the following :

1. Is this behavior specific to a VI or does it happen with any VI?

2. Have you tried taking the project to a different machine and re-building the executable multiple times?

3. How about if you do not use Teststand but only LabVIEW in the VI ? Do you still see the freeze?

Regards,

Ankita

[YvesGauthier]

Hi Ankita,

Here's a few precision:

1- Yes, I did a test with a small VI, but everythings worked fine.

2- No, the computer used has cards used only on this unique test bench.

3- Ok, I will make a dummy version with TestStand stripped out. I'll get back to you asap.

Thanks!

Yves

[Ankita]

Hi Yves,

Since this behavior is specific to a VI , chances are that this VI is corrupt. Hence I would suggest the following:

1. Copy and paste the entire contents of the block diagram of the corrupt VI into a new VI. This may fix the corruption.

2. Make a back up copy of your VI. Now on teh original copy, press Control, Shift and Run buttons simultaneously to force compile the VI . This might break the run button and point you to some errors in your code. 

Regards,

Ankita