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Why Does My SignalExpress Project File Continue to Increase in Size Each Time I Save the File?

Primary Software: LabVIEW SignalExpress>>Development System
Primary Software Version: 2.5
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem:
I have noticed that my SignalExpress project file continues to increase in size, even when I save the file after no changes have been made. How can this be corrected?

Solution:
There is a known issue with a shared NI Component that SignalExpress 3.0 and earlier uses to save project files that causes files to continue to grow in size each time they are saved. That component has been updated with the release of DAQmx 8.9 and SignalExpress 2009. In order to correct the problem, you can upgrade to SignalExpress 2009 or upgrade your DAQmx driver to version 8.9 or later

Alternatively, if you do not wish to upgrade to DAQmx 8.9/SignalExpress 3.0 or later, you can follow the instructions listed below.

Upgrade without installing DAQmx 8.9/SignalExpress 3.0 or later

  1. Download NI DAQmx 8.9 or later
  2. Run the installer
  3. When selecting features, click each one, and select Do not install this feature



  4. Ensure your features window matches the one listed below, and click Next to proceed with the installation.

     

The components should now be updated, and your project size should no longer grow after each save. If you would like your project to revert to the correct size, you can copy all of the contents of the project to a new project file, and save the new project file.

Update: This issue has been fixed in SignalExpress 2009



Related Links:
Drivers and Updates: NI-DAQmx 8.9
KnowledgeBase 4YAILQSL: Upgrading NI DAQmx Automatically updates LabVIEW SignalExpress

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Report Date: 01/19/2009
Last Updated: 11/20/2009
Document ID: 4TIDFOHN

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