Library deployment: installation inside the Labview Palette

[Gig52]

Using LabView 6.1 (and 8.2 but the question is mostly towards the 6.1)

We want to  distribute our set of vi to our customers. 
The first step we did is to package them inside llb.

Now, we would like to have them inside their function palette after the install.
Locally, we created the desired structure by copying the llb under the user.lib folder and creating the appropriate mnu files.

Now, how can we distribute such a thing using an installer like Installshield and various flavors of LabView (6.1 and up) and in different installation path. 

What is the NI recommended way to create and distribute libraries??

Thanks
EricG

[Gig52]

Unfortunately, after some reading I still have not figure this one out.

Is it possible to distribute mnu file (with path to llb inside it)?
Is there any documentation on this?

Thanks

[Elizabeth_S]

Gig52,

I have not found an automatic way to distribute this functionality.  Please take a look at the following knowledgebase article as it may offer a different means to the same end.

Adding Custom Icons to the Function Palette

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/271E4F55D1BC728286256903006AE627?OpenDocument

Regards,

Elizabeth S.

Applications Engineer

National Instruments

[TCPlomp]

Yes there is a way.

First it is advised to place the VIs inside a solid position in the user.lib.

Second create a new .mnu and link these to the files inside user.lib.

If you copy your user.lib VIs to another computer make sure they are in the same spot!

Ton