read .vi files

[LM XRP]

Is it possible to view .vi files without any labview software. I do have the labview runtime engine, but need to view the .vi files.

[altenbach]

Yes, you can install the LabVIEW player.

For more information, check this link. [link removed; LabVIEW Player is no longer available.] Download options are at the bottom of that page.

[altenbach]

Of course there are limitations with the player that the VIs need to be signed. To generally open VIs, you can install the evaluation version, which expires after a while.

If this is for personal use, you can also get the LabVIEW student edition if you qualify. It is a terrific deal at under $70, including book.

[LM XRP]

Will the evaluation version let me view unsigned VIs? or is it both the player and complete evaulation version that will let me view only SIGNED VIs?

[altenbach]

The evaluation version has full functionality. The VIs don't need to be signed.