labview app builder 8.6 - trying to build an executable for a program in LV 7.1

[sandstorm]

Hi,

I recently upgraded 7.1 to 8.6 with app builder. I had created a program in 7.1 and have binded all subvi'ss it up in a llb. I am trying to build an executable out of it, but i am unsure how to do it in 8.6. I shall be thankful for help.

cheers

sandi

[jon_mcbee]

Have you placed all of your VI's and Sub VI's into a project?  You can only build an executable or installer from within a project.  Once all files are in the project right click on "Build Specifications" and select "New" and select "Application (EXE)"  The wizard will walk you through the rest.  Post back with any questions you have.

[sandstorm]

Thanks man. I did not know about this. but this error comes up though. What do u think is the problem?

Error copying files.
Source: ..\..\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 7.1\resource\cviVXDWrapper.dll
Destination: C:\Documents and Settings\SB185157\Desktop\RANDOM\builds\HSFD\My Application\data\cviVXDWrapper.dll

Librarian Path Location.vi

Error 1 occurred at AB_Destination.lvclass:Copy_File.vi -> AB_Source.lvclass:Copy_SourceItem.vi -> AB_Build.lvclass:Copy_Files.vi -> AB_Application.lvclass:Copy_Files.vi -> AB_Build.lvclass:Build.vi -> AB_EXE.lvclass:Build.vi -> AB_Build.lvclass:Build_from_Wizard.vi -> AB_UI_FRAMEWORK.vi -> AB_Item_OnDoProperties.vi -> AB_Item_OnDoProperties.vi.ProxyCaller

Possible reason(s):

LabVIEW:  An input parameter is invalid. For example if the input is a path, the path might contain a character not allowed by the OS such as ? or @.
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NI-488:  Command requires GPIB Controller to be Controller in Charge.

[gmart]

You can convert a 7.x build script to a LabVIEW 8.x project via the menu "Tools>>Convert Build Script..."