You didn't say what version of CVI you are using. Assuming you are using CVI 6.0, this is what you do. 1) Take you UIR files out of the main file group in the distribution kit using Edit Group...
2) Then create a new file group that has just your UIR files in it.
3) Then select that new group and check "Relative Path" and put in UIRs as the relative path under the application directory.
Best Regards,
Chris Matthews
National Instruments