Executable can't load class

[EthanTheHut]

I am calling a class from a VI using the "Get LV Class Default Value By Name.vi" and the  "To More Specific Class". 

The code is supposed to select the correct child class for a given class. The DSSP.lvclass represents the Device Specific Software Plugin from the Hardware Application Layer model. 

The Child class is called InstX and has 2 versions. The InstX Version Read.vi reports back with a message saying what version it is (this is done to test the mechanics of the class selection). 

It all works very well. That is until I create an executable application to deploy to a runtime machine.  Then I get this message.

Other details. 

I get this message in the labview environment as well when I try to run the VI without having the project open where the DSSP classes are. 

Any idea why labview cant or wont load the classes?

[crossrulz]

Because you are dynamically calling the classes, the builder doesn't know you need that class.  You need to go into the build specifications and "always include" the class library you want.

[EthanTheHut]

I thought I had done that but maybe I have it wrong. Do I need to make a specific library? Or is what I did below not what your talking about?

Here I am just including the files as they have been added to the project. 

[crossrulz]

I'm not sure if that will work or not.  You might have to explicitly choose your classes instead of using the folders.  That is not something I have tried.

[FireFist-Redhawk · Accepted solution]

Add something like this to your factory VI, and the builder will include the child classes automatically.

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Edit: I've never personally used "Get LV Class Default Value By Name.vi". AFAIK, the typical factory pattern uses "Get LV Class Default Value.vi" instead, which takes in a path to the class not its name. Probably why it doesn't run in dev environment unless the classes are in memory. Not sure if it has something to do with the runtime troubles. Here's my full factory VI.

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[EthanTheHut]

That fixed the problem!!!  Thank you so much!

I just dropped the child classes right on the block diagram (InstX V1.lvclass and InstX V1.lvclass). Now the executable works great!

This is good because I am going to use this architecture for my physical instruments. 

[Jens_S · Accepted solution]

I had the same problem and fixed it a little bit different. While placing the classes on the block diagram is working perfectly fine you always have to remember that you have to do this for ever new class you add to your project.

I added the whole classes folder to the build spec with the "always include" option. Then load all the classes in this folder by path ("Get LV Class Default Value.vi"). Now I can use the "Get LV Class Default Value By Name.vi" everywhere I need it without bothering about adding an object of it to the block diagram first.

[EthanTheHut]

I really like this. Thanks!

I think loading from file is more robust way to go, I was missing this part for my include and it would not work. Now it works!