FlexRIO Version Conflict (2016 vs 2021)

[asvoria]

Hi, Newb here.

I tried to install LV 2021 SP1 development and found there was a conflict on FlexRIO package:

Here's my question, where can I find details of the conflict and difference of FlexRIO package?

The problem I face, the code build under 2016 is good, able to communicate with the instrument.

But the app build by 2021 SP1 does not. Thus I am looking at the details to solve this issue. 

[ZYOng]

FlexRIO driver 16.0 does not support LabVIEW 2021 SP1. LabVIEW 2021 supports FlexRIO 21.0 to 2023 Q3. You need to reinstall FlexRIO driver after installing LabVIEW.

[asvoria]

is there a way to keep the flexRio 16 while installing the FlexRio 21? 

I'm trying to reduce risk here. since the package manager does not have the FlexRio 16. I might not easily roll back if anything doesn't work.

[GerdW]

Hi asvoria,

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@asvoria wrote:

is there a way to keep the flexRio 16 while installing the FlexRio 21? 

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No.

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@asvoria wrote:

I'm trying to reduce risk here. since the package manager does not have the FlexRio 16. I might not easily roll back if anything doesn't work.

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Then think about using a second computer (or VM) for your new installation to allow an easy roll back…

[asvoria]

Just an update on the issue.

No solution. Conservative method is to keep the old 2016 machine as backup.