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~jiggawax~

Prefix Dependencies for PPLs

Status: New

There is a major flaw with packed project libraries in LabVIEW.  That is that they pull the dependencies in to the same folder as the PPL.  For example if you use advanced math functions then lvanlys.dll will be put in the directory.  The problem is that LabVIEW doesn't like it when you try to load multiple files with the same name.  So if I have a test system with multiple ppls that use the same dependencies I could potentially run into collisions.  There is a document here that discusses a solution for this:

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW-Development-Best/Packed-Project-Library-Pitfalls/ta-p/3523762

 

I would like to see the option to prefix my dependencies for PPLs.  This could easily be added to the Packed Project Library Options dialog. 

jigg
CTA, CLA
testeract.com
~Will work for kudos and/or BBQ~
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~jiggawax~
Trusted Enthusiast

ApplyPrefixToPPLs.jpg

jigg
CTA, CLA
testeract.com
~Will work for kudos and/or BBQ~
~jiggawax~
Trusted Enthusiast

Another option would be to allow the user to intercept the temporary project that is used to build the PPL and change the settings before TestStand continues.

jigg
CTA, CLA
testeract.com
~Will work for kudos and/or BBQ~