Minimum distribution files for CVI 8.5

[HDJ]

Hi,

I have a small program (250 kb including embedded UIR) under LabWindows/CVI 8.5. The program simply communicates with an instrument over the RS232 port.

I need to install it on a PC which has no other NI software.

A distribution kit generates 160 Mb!

What is the smallest set of distribution files to get it to work?

Can I assemble this manually?

Or can I link whatever runtime components are used to obtain a (small) self-contained executable?

-Hans

[A.Rohde]

Hi Hans

You will need to install LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine and properly also either NI-VISA or NI-Serial driver depending on which function calls you made from CVI.

Unfortunatly there is no possibility to create a distribution only related to your project at the moment. If you think this is a good idea, I would recommend you to vote for some of the ideas on NI Idea Exchange (www.ni.com/ideas)

Best Regards

Anders Rohde

Applications Engineer

National Instruments Denmark

[tstanley]

You can also get the size down some by unselecting the parts of the CVI Run Time engine that you do not need for your application.