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Can I Deploy VIs Generated From a SignalExpress Project?

Primary Software: LabVIEW Signal Express>>Development System
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem: How can I deploy VIs generated from a SignalExpress project to another computer?

Solution: The first step in the process is to generate LabVIEW VIs from an existing SignalExpress project. For instructions on how to do this, refer to the KnowledgeBase entry linked below.

Once this is done, there are three main options:
  • If the target computer has LabVIEW and SignalExpress installed, you can copy your generated VI to the target computer. In this scenario, you can run the VI, edit the VI, and configure the SignalExpress Express VIs by double-clicking their icons on the block diagram.
  • If the target computer has only LabVIEW installed, you must first save your generated VIs in such a way where all its sub-VIs are included. To do this, open the generated VI on the computer where it was generated, and select File » Save with Options. Choose to save as a Development Distribution, and then click the check box next to Include vi.lib files. This will change the save type to Custom Save. Press the Save button to continue. Choose a folder or LLB and press the Save button. Copy the resulting folder or LLB to the target computer. In this scenario, you can run the VI and edit the VI, but you will not be able to view or change the configuration parameters of the SignalExpress Express VIs by double-clicking their icons on the block diagram. In order to change certain parameters of these Express VIs, right-click them on the block diagram and select Open Front Panel. Once this is done, you can view the block diagram, and the configuration parameters will typically be visible as constants on the block diagram.
  • If the target computer has only the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine installed, you must have the LabVIEW Application Builder to deploy the application. First use the Application Builder to create an executable from your generated VI. Copy the executable to the target computer. In this scenario, the VI can only be run. It cannot be edited or otherwise configured.


Related Links:
KnowledgeBase 3EJGQTEJ: How Can I Generate a LabVIEW VI From My SignalExpress Project?

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Report Date: 11/01/2004
Last Updated: 01/17/2005
Document ID: 3F0AL9EJ

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