What is needed to run a .llb file using a runtime engine?

[Rel]

I would like to run a .llb file on a computer that doesn't have LabVIEW installed. Is that possible? If so, what is needed to do that? I have tried to install a runtime engine, but can't get it to work. The .llb file is currently running on LabVIEW version 6.0 on another computer, but I don't know with what version of LabVIEW the .llb file was created. The computer on which I would like to run the .llb file has Windows XP.

Thank you for any help!

[Mathan]

You have to create an executable with the help of project explorer.

[Coq_Rouge]

Go tools in the toolbar. If you find an option named "Build Application" you can create an application (exe file). It is no other options.

[Rel]

I don't have the project explorer pull-down.  I don't see the application builder within the tools pull down either.  Does this mean I don't have the full version of LabVIEW 6 installed?

[Dennis_Knutson]

No, it means you do not have the professional version of LabVIEW or did not buy the app builder. With LabVIEW 6 being long removed from support, I doubt that you add the app builder.

You might be able to find a developer that still has version 6 and the app builder. You could probably get an exe built for a nominal fee.

[Rel]

I believe we have the full version of LabVIEW 8.6 and can install it on that PC instead of trying the Run-Time Engine method.

Would that newer version of LabVIEW (8.6) be backward compatible with that *.llb file from version 6.0 in a way that would allow it to run?

[Dennis_Knutson]

LabVIEW 8.6 can open files created with LabVIEW 6.

You can get the app builder for 8.6 and that might be a smarter thing to do instead of wasting your license to just run an old VI.

[smercurio_fc]

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Mathan wrote:

You have to create an executable with the help of project explorer.

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The user has LabVIEW 6 (as he noted in the original message). LabVIEW 6 has no project explorer.

To OP: I am assuming the LLB contains a top-level VI that can be run. Otherwise, this is a moot question. If you want to open the VI and view it, then you need the development version on the target machine. If you want to run the top-level VI in the LLB then you must create an application that you can copy over to the other computer. The other computer requires the LabVIEW Runtime Engine in order to run the executable.  To build the application you need the Application Builder. This is a separate product from LabVIEW, but was included with certain LabVIEW editions.. If you do not see a menu option for building the application then you do not have the Application Builder. You would need to contact your local NI sales office to see if you can still buy a copy. I doubt you will be able to, but it's worth a try. 

EDIT: Sorry for the duplicate info. I got sidetracked while composing the message, and did not see the additional responses from Dennis.

Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 08-18-2009 09:51 AM