Version Selector mass compile VI's

[paulmw]

I have been using the TestStand Version Selector to switch between the last two versions of TestStand that I have installed on my computer.  I noticed that when switching between TestStand versions it reinstalles the TestStand addon to the LabVIEW directory.  This causes a small issue where I have to mass compile that directory each time so I don't have to resave my VI's that use the termination monitor and other VI's in this library.

Before I post this as a request on the idea exchange (to do a mass compile), does anybody know if this is already available (other than manual)?

Thanks

[Kracken · Accepted solution]

Hi paulmw,

One option is to write a VI to change the TestStand version and mass compile the directory automatically.  You can call the TestStand Version Selector from the command line.  The arguments for it are shown in the TestStand help.

There is also an example VI here that shows how to mass compile a directory.  That, combined with a System Exec function to call the version selector, and you wouldn't have to mass compile manually.

Regards,

Brandon V.

Applications Engineering

National Instruments

www.ni.com/support