How do I force the installation of my applcation

[PMadry]

The distribution kit documentation for LabWindows V8.0 says it will install an application if the version number already installed is less than or eqaul to the one being installed.  This doesn't seem to be the case if the version numbers are equal.  Is there any way I can force an install if the versions are equal?

[Mert_A.]

You are correct.  I have noted this error in the documentation, and we'll get it fixed.  Versioning rules prevent the installer from running unless the new installer has a higher version than the current install.  I would recommend incrementing your installer version when you create new revisions that you want to replace existing installations.  If you want to reinstall the same build of your distribution, you'll have to do an uninstall first.

Mert A.
National Instruments

[Mert_A.]

I should point out that there is one scenario where a same-versioned distribution will replace the existing one.  If you rebuild your distribution, it will be able to upgrade an existing install of the same version.  However, I would personally recommend that if you add or change anything in the distribution, you should also increment the version number to help avoid future confusion.

I'm not sure this will help you, as I suspect you are hoping to reinstall the exact same build of the distribution, perhaps in order to move the installation to a different directory.

Mert A.
National Instruments

[PMadry]

Thanks,  I have my answer.  Our procedures require us to install the SW before using it to make sure we are using the correct version.  We will have to remove it first to make sure it installs. 

What surprised me though is if I removed one of the installed files it still did not install. So a repair requires a remove too.

[Mert_A.]

Yes, the installer for your files (note that most NI drivers and components are not merge modules, so they are separate installers with separate entries in the Add/Remove Programs list) does not support the repair operation.  This is one feature under consideration for future releases.

Mert A.
National Instruments