Hello
I believe it is not necessary to have the dll in the same folder, just the lib or obj file that the fp will need to link. And also have the fp in a located is the list of paths where cvi can automatically find instrument panels. You can specify the paths to instrument directories by going to the project window >> Options >> Instrument directories
You might also want to check that when you do auto-load the function, whether the fp is still linked to the lib file.
Check out pg 164 of 304 of hte CVI Users
manual for more details
Bilal
Bilal Durrani
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