LabVIEW FPGA Compile Server Errors

Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Software

  • LabVIEW FPGA Module

Issue Details

When compiling my LabVIEW FPGA VI, I get compilation errors such as Could not parse report or Error contacting server. What is the cause of these errors?

Solution

There are a few possible causes of these issues. To resolve:

  • Ensure that the FPGA Compile Farm server is running. If you have a remote compile worker, ensure the compile worker is also running.
  • You will need to verify that the port used by the Compile Server isn't being blocked by adding an exception to the Windows Firewall or other port blocking software. The Default port is:
    • LabVIEW 8.6 and earlier - Port 96. 
    • LabVIEW 2009 and newer - Port 3580. 

Additional Information

The LabVIEW FPGA compiler uses TCP/IP in order to allow for FPGA compilations to take place on a remote computer. The LabVIEW FPGA Compile Server and Client use TCP/IP to transfer files between the client and the server, even if the client and the server run on the same computer. You receive this error message when you try to compile an FPGA VI if the computer does not have a network connection.

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