Package Not Compatible, Odd error

[naf]

Hi all,

Tried searching endlessly for a solution or an explanation but I cannot find one.

I'm using the Newest version of LabView, the newest version of VIPM, and am attempting to install the LabView interface for Arduino. VIPM tells me, however, that the package is not compatable with any version of LabView installed on my computer. Odd, since I'm using the newest, and everything I find says that LIFA should install on my version with no problems.

I'm on windows 7 64 bit, using labView 8.5 and VIPM 2011, attempting to install LabView Interface 2.1.1.69

I have the newest version of VISA installed.

I've tried manually downloading the package and attempting an install, but I get the same error.

Help?

Thanks

[GovBob · Accepted solution]

LabVIEW 8.5 is not the latest LabVIEW version. LabVIEW 2011 is. According to LIFA FAQ at https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW-Interface-for-Arduino/LabVIEW-Interface-for-Arduino-FAQ/ta-p/352171...

LIFA is supported by LabVIEW 2009 and up.

According to:

https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/compatibility/17/labview-and-microsoft-windows-compatibi...

LabVIEW 8.5 is not officially supported under Windows 7 64 bit.

Sorry for the bad news.

[naf]

ah, that makes a lot of sense. I assumed since 8.5 was the highest 'version number' that labview 2011 was the 2011 version of labview 8.5. Thanks!