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Wolfgang

Allow for smaller distribution kit sizes

Status: New

As discussed here, distributing the code of

 

#include <ansi_c.h>
int main ( int argc, char *argv [] )

{
    printf ( "%s", "Hello world" );

 

generated in CVI2013 results in a distribution kit of 74 MB minimum...  Using the NI default settings results in 219 MB...

 

Yes, I do have TB drives, but I dislike bloated software.

2 Comments
Ian.W
Active Participant

I support this request.

 

Distribution kit sizes are relevant not only for downloading and storage, but also limit the ability to send it as an attachment, or upload it from an out-of-the-office situation like a hotel room or tethered connection. In those cases sub-1Mb/s upload connection speeds are very common, leading to 20-30 minute upload times  ... IF the connection does not time-out or get cut off.

 

Unfortunately, this is why I'm not using CVI 2013.

 

--Ian

Wolfgang
Trusted Enthusiast

One quick and simple step towards this goal could be to change the default settings; right now, creating a new distribution has all LabWindows components selected, even if they are not used...

 

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