Runtime errors between LabWindows/CVI v.6.0 vs. v.8.1; Error code -114 from Load Panel (format of the file is newer than this version of CVI)

[LPR]

A Distribution Kit, previously created with LabWindows/CVI version 6.0, and now created with

LabWindows/CVI version 8.1, only executes on the machine with the newer version.

The error is also received when the application is installed on a machine without

LabWindows/CVI installed.  It was my understanding that the Distribution Kit would

contain the proper runtime support, so something is very wrong.

The error received is:

"Error in call to LoadPanel"
Parent Panel Handle: 0
UIR file Name: ADLS.uir
Panel Resource ID: 13
Error Code - 114
The Format of the file is newer than this version of the CVI

[Mert_A.]

That error indicates that version 8.1 of the CVI runtime engine is not being installed by the distribution kit.  Here are some steps which may help determine why:

1. Take a look at the Drivers & Components tab of the Edit Installer dialog and confirm that you have some form of the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine checked.

2. If only the Standard Run-Time subitem is checked, try checking the top level LW/CVI Run-Time Engine item (will select all subitems), rebuilding, then redeploying your distribution kit.  If this works, it indicates a problem with deploying the runtime engine in merge module form.

3. Create a distribution debug log and post it here for me to take a look at.

Thanks.

Mert A.
National Instruments

[LPR]

Thank you for your help and suggestions, Mert!

The problem was indeed with the bundling of the run-time support.  Your suggestions made me look more

closely at the Distribution Kit set-up, and I found that in fact, I was still building my Distribution Kit under

Labwindows/CVI version 6.0!

The new installer built under 8.1 was noticeably different, and, lo and behold, had much more depth in the

run-time support.  It now executes without error.

Thanks, again.  LPR