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The instructions for installing the Application Builder depend on which package of LabVIEW you purchased.
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Installing LabVIEW 2018 does not overwrite previous versions of LabVIEW that are installed on a computer because each version of LabVIEW resides in a separate directory. To use files from the user.lib directory of a previous version of LabVIEW, copy those files into the user.lib directory of LabVIEW 2018. For detailed recommendations about upgrading VIs and projects from a previous version of LabVIEW, refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes. |
To use a module or toolkit with LabVIEW 2018, you must install a version of the module or toolkit that is compatible with LabVIEW 2018. Otherwise, the VIs, project items, dialog boxes, and other features associated with the module or toolkit do not appear in LabVIEW. Complete the following steps to locate and install missing modules and toolkits: (Windows)
(macOS and Linux) Install a version of the module or toolkit that is compatible with LabVIEW 2018. You can obtain a compatible version of the module or toolkit from the following locations:
For installation instructions, refer to the readme file on the installation media of the module or toolkit. |
To identify the parts of a VI that cause it to behave differently in LabVIEW 2018 than in the version of LabVIEW in which it was created, refer to the Upgrade and Compatibility Issues section of the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes. Review the section for each LabVIEW version since the version in which the VI was created. |
If you are upgrading a VI from LabVIEW 5.1 or earlier, you cannot open the VI in LabVIEW 2018. To upgrade a VI from one of these versions of LabVIEW, you must first upgrade to an intermediate version of LabVIEW or use the LabVIEW Conversion Package. Refer to the How to Upgrade or Revert a VI to a Different Version of LabVIEW support document at ni.com for more information about upgrading from your specific legacy version of LabVIEW. |
When troubleshooting a persistent installation issue, you might choose to uninstall LabVIEW and other NI software to retry installation on a clean machine. (Windows)
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(Linux) Run the UNINSTALL script from the mounted installation media. This script is available only on the installation media. |
Refer to the LabVIEW Platform Readme on the LabVIEW Platform media. This document includes a list of all the modules and toolkits that ship on the LabVIEW Platform media. |
The NI Device Drivers media contains LabVIEW 2018 device drivers for most NI hardware devices. If you cannot locate a particular driver on the Features screen of the installer, install the driver from one of the following locations:
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Some LabVIEW modules and toolkits ship separately from the LabVIEW Platform media. Complete the following steps to install these non-platform add-ons:
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LabVIEW may not be able to locate certain subVIs, palettes, or Property Nodes for the following reasons:
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NI-DAQmx Base is the only version of NI-DAQmx available for LabVIEW 2018 on macOS. To use NI-DAQmx Base for LabVIEW 2018 on macOS, complete the following steps:
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LabVIEW may not be able to locate certain subVIs, palettes, or Property Nodes for the following reasons:
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Complete the following steps to mount the LabVIEW 2018 installation media:
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NI-DAQmx Base is the only version of NI-DAQmx available for LabVIEW 2018 on Linux. To use NI-DAQmx Base for LabVIEW 2018 on Linux, complete the following steps:
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Launch errors on 64-bit systems—If LabVIEW fails to launch on a 64-bit Linux system, verify that you have installed the 32-bit compatibility libraries for your distribution. |
LabVIEW may not be able to locate certain subVIs, palettes, or Property Nodes for the following reasons:
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Refer to the following resources for additional help troubleshooting your LabVIEW installation:
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