Remove block diagram: compatability across minor LabVIEW updates

[matt.baker]

If a the block diagram is removed from a VI, will it work across minor LabVIEW updates? e.g. 16.0 -> 16.1

I know that for major updates it will break e.g. compiled with 16.0, attempted run with 17.0.

[crossrulz · Accepted solution]

It should still work.  I have not tried it, but even across SP, it should still work.

However, removing of the block diagram is one of those features I really wish NI would just get rid of.  It has caused nothing but issues in every place I have seen it, most commonly the original VI with the code is lost and then the VI becomes useless.  If you need to make a "secure" VI, build it into a PPL.

[matt.baker]

Thanks

I know where you are coming from, and agree it could be quite dangerous without good management. Also the potential problems for add on distribution and user-end upgrades.

Good call on using a Packed Project Libraries - I'd overlooked those. Must remember to set debugging to off.