Need help opening a old .VI file

[FortheAbalone]

HELP! I am absolutely new to the LabView world. I have an old file that essentially connects a microscope camera to a computer and records a video at a set frame/second rate, then saves the file in .avi format. Not the most complex file, unless your me trying to recreate the file. Ideally, what I would do is figure out which version of LabView I need, download, and then use the original .VI file to continue on my merry way. 

Can anybody help me figure out how I can figure out which version I need to open this dang file?

[santo_13 · Accepted solution]

Here you go - saved it in LV2019 (IMAQ API broken since I don't have them)

Original VI was in 10.0 version and uses all IMAQ APIs.

[Bob_Schor · Accepted solution]

The Good News is that almost any version of LabVIEW will be able to run this very simple VI, as long as you have the Vision Development Module (which I think includes a license for the Vision Acquisition Software.

The VI you attached was recorded in LabVIEW 2010.  I have LabVIEW 2021 installed on my laptop, and used it to record a 5-second video of some idiot typing on my keyboard and looking at my screen.  I was able to play the Avi it created (which let me identified the guy typing on my keyboard), but then I deleted it.

Bob Schor

[FortheAbalone]

Thank you for the help! That saves me many hours of staring at a computer very confused! Know that your help is going towards saving a marine snail 🐌 in puget sound, Washington State! pintoabalone.org

[FortheAbalone]

Ha! Much appreciated for the feedback. Thank you for the help! Know that your help is going towards saving a marine snail 🐌 in puget sound, Washington State! 😂 pintoabalone.org