Runtime Environment Distribution

[DJDDA]

I'm making programs that will be used on various computers without the LabVIEW runtime environment. Some computers will be using several such programs, so they'll already have the runtime environment after the first program is installed. Thus, I do not wish to use an installer that includes the runtime environment. I would like to simply include the runtime environment setup with my programs, such that the user may install it if needed.

I've located this folder on the LabVIEW DVD. To install the runtime environment, do I have to include any files outside of this folder, or can I just copy over this folder?



(Edit for spelling.)

Message Edited by DJDDA on 12-10-2007 04:45 PM

[altenbach]

You can also tell your users to download and install the runtime from NI:

https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/software-products/download.labview-runtime.html

[DJDDA]

Okay, but if I want them to be able to install without an internet connection, would copying over the folder in the picture be sufficient for them to complete the installation?

[Eric A.]

If you want to independantly install the runtime engine, I would recommend downloading the runtime engine from NI's website and then burning that to a disk.  msi files aren't meant to be run directly. 

[Joseph_Loo]

When you build the  executable, it creates a folder with all the components it needs to run. The problem is that the user will have to move this folder into the computer and setup all the shortcuts to it.

[DJDDA]

Eric: Thank you, I'll do that.

Joseph: the executable doesn't come with the runtime environment. The LabVIEW runtime environment must be included, separately or in an installer--but if you include it as part of an intaller, it will overwrite existing LabVIEW runtime environments without asking, which is bad.