labview 7 Beta

[L_K]

Can I install LabVIEW 7 Beta onto the same directory as LabVIEW 6.1 that I already have?

[Dennis_Knutson]

When LabVIEW 7 was in Beta, you could install it on the same pc with 6.1. I'm not sure you can still install the Beta version however, as the Beta period expired when it was released last year.

[L_K]

What about the directory? I was wondering if I could install LabVIEW 7 on the same directory as LabVIEW 6.1.

[Dennis_Knutson]

LabVIEW default installation is in it's own directory - typically program files\national instruments\LabVIEW 7. If you tell it to install in the same directory as 6.1 (program files\national instruments\LabVIEW 6.1), then it will overwrite everything there.

[altenbach]

LabVIEW has always been very good in allowing multiple versions installed on the same PC. Just stick to the default installation paths and all will coexist nicely.

HOWEVER, be also aware that beta releases cannot easily coexist with other betas or final releases of the same version and special installation or removal instructions might be needed. There might also be other special release notes alerting to bugs, etc.

The official release of LabVIEW 7 has been out for a while, so there should be no need to install a beta version of it except for historical curiosity. Once the final version is released, the beta license agreement terminates and the purpose of the beta ceases to exist.

[Evan]

Irene,

I just wanted to re-iterate the other postings. You can have multiple release versions of LabVIEW on the same PC, however they all must be in separate directories.

But more importantly; remember that the beta agreement states that you can not use the beta versions of our software for development. If you are looking to create applications you will need to purchase a released version of the software. If you are looking to evaluate using LabVIEW 7.0, then you can go to
LabVIEW and download the 7.0 evaluation version.

Evan
National Instruments