It's absolutely possible to create an executable to run on a computer without the IDE installed! Remember that CVI is basically a COMPILER and that when you run a project in the IDE the system effectively compiles a special program and executes it.
To create an executable you must firstly select in the first menu item in Build menu the option "Release" instead of "Debug". Next go to "Target settings" to check which options are set for a compiled executable and next execute "Create executable" in the same "Build" menu: the system will create a regular .EXE program that can run on every computer that has the CVI Run-Time Engine installed.
In the same Build menu the last option is "Create distribution kit": this item permits you to create a setup program that installs the run-time engine and your executable on the target system together with support files needed by your program: executing this setup program you will be able to create the execution environment and run your executable on a fresh computer.
This applies also in case your program needs to use an acquisition device: provided you install the board and NI-DAQ software in the target system, you will be able to execute a program that performs data acquisition as well.
