Is it best to have VIs outside or inside an LLB for development?

[Believer]

If VIs are being changed regularly, does it matter whether they are in an LLB or not?

Is there any advantage either way? (I have LV 8.6.1) and use source control.

Just looking for the best working practice.

Many thanks,

Ronnie

[GerdW · Accepted solution]

Hi Ronnie,

when bundling vis for distribution LLBs are quite ok - but stay away from them in any other case!

And LLBs are counterproductive when using SCC...

Message Edited by GerdW on 07-09-2009 06:44 PM

[Believer]

Thanks GerdW - you confirmed my suspicions...

Thanks also for a quick reply!

Ronnie

[JeffL]

The biggest issue I know is that an LLB is a single file. So, if Windows/your hard drive corrupts the file for some reason, you lose ALL your VIs inside and not just one VI. For that reason, I'd suggest only using them for distribution as described above.

Of course, you should always make backups of your work in any case.