Can I develop a labview code from a remote computer?

[tamirduc]

Hi,

I am trying to check the feasability of a new data acquisition code on an old PC. The problem is that the target PC is very old and I can't install labview on it. I read my way through many of the RT tutorials am familiar with some of the basics features. I understand that I can create a stand-alone application on the old target PC. I also know that the fron pannels and some of the input can be controlled programatically. However, what are my options in case I need to modify the block diagram and run the application again? I want to know is there any way to develop the code on my office PC and debug/run it on the target PC. Unfortuantely, this was the only relevant thread I could find: http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=70&message.id=7462&query.id=1375136#M7462 . Does anyone know of any new features/modules that can help me?

I am working with LV 8.2 and RS232 communication with the target PC I/O devices.

I would be very greatful to anyone who could offer me some insights on how to tackle this problem.

Regards,

Tamir. 

[Peñata]

Hi tamirduc,

Since you are using LabVIEW 8.2, you have the ability to create a debuggable executable. With this, you can build a debuggable executable, run it on your target machine, connect to it from your development machine, and access the block diagram and all of the usual debugging tools (probes, breakpoints, highlight execution etc.). If you find something that you want to change, you will have make those changes on your development machine, rebuild the executable, and move it to the target machine again. For more information on this, please check out the following links:

Debugging Applications and Shared Libraries

Remotely Debugging Applications in LabVIEW

I hope this is helpful. Thank you for choosing National Instruments.

Aaron Pena

National Instruments

Applications Engineer