Run time engine and NI-DAQmx installation order

[Saturn2332]

Greetings Fellow Developers:

I'm looking at a product manual that contains instructions to install NI-DAQmx, a product software installer created with LabVIEW 2009 SP1 Full and then the LabVIEW 2009 Run Time Engine in that order.

This does not seem correct--particularly if a LabVIEW 8 (or previous) Run Time Engine is already installed.

Since I need to test installation of my builds before distribution I'll need to install them on machines that have never had any NI products and also on machines that may have previous Run Time Engines.

I feel the correct order is to install the Run Time Engine, NI-DAQmx and THEN the application.  Prior to running the application the USB device should be plugged in so the 'add hardware wizard' can install the USB driver(s).

What is the consensus on this?

Warm Regards,

Saturn

[R Sandoval]

Hello Saturn,

Could you point out the location of the product manual that explains this order?  Typically, when installing National Instruments products, in particular LabVIEW, we recommend installing LabVIEW, drivers, and toolkits in that order.  So, installing the LabVIEW 2009 Run-Time Engine, DAQmx, and then your application should be the proper installation process.

[Saturn2332 · Accepted solution]

Dear Roman:

I know the standard installation order.  The product manual I referred to is one published by a client for their installation, not a NI product manual.

I'll ask my client to modify their manual.

Regards,

Saturn