Error -12 when building installer LV2012

[GDthomas]

When I try to build an installer from the project menu I immediatly get en error -12. (see attached)

This has happened on several different projects. I can make an .EXE, Zip file and distribution build but not installer. I read the "Why Does My Distribution Build Fail with Various Errors?"  article suggested but I admit I don't understand the proceedure or if this pertains to my problem at all.

Thanks

[amezam]

Hello rtpumps,

I would recommend making sure that you have followed all the steps provided on how to build an installer. Do you get the error code after o before you click the button Build? What LabVIEW version, modules and installers are you trying to use? Are you able to build an installer from other projects?

Regards,

Alina M

[GDthomas]

Hi Alina,

The error occurs in Project Explorer/ Build Specification/ New/ Installer. As soon at you click installer the error comes up. I have one other project that the same thing happens. I have made installers successfully in the past though it's been about a year or so.

I have LV 2012 Full Development System and Application Builder.

Thanks

[EWiebe]

Try with a completely new project.

Does the error still occur?

BR

[GDthomas]

Hmmm.... that sounds like a very goood idea. I'll do it tomorrow and let you know.

Thanks

[GDthomas]

I created a new project with all new vi's. It still throws the error if I try to create an installer.

I'm wondering if uninstalling/reinstalling LV would be a good idea.

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@EWiebe wrote:

Try with a completely new project.

Does the error still occur?

BR

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[amezam]

Hello rtpumps,

I was checking another forum on a similar issue when trying to create an installer. I would recommend you to reinstall the Application Builder.

Regards,

Alina M

[GDthomas · Accepted solution]

Alina,

Thanks for the tip. I checked out that forum and that is the same problem. Now the question is the same as what he asked. How do I reinstall App Builder? Older versions had it as a seperate CD. 2012 comes on 1 DVD and there's nothing on the install menu that mentions App Builder. I'm guessing I'll just have to reinstall LV as a whole.

Thanks for all the help

Mark