Should I 'update' my LabVIEW version?

[RedAG]

Hi folks,

I have a LabVIEW 8.5.1 version and I work largely with PXI-1033 and its related FPGA, should I update my current version for better performance, user-friendly nature and ofcourse functionalities? 

If so, is there a significant cost associated with this upgrade?

[Thoric]

NI do their best to make sure the upgrade process is smooth and invisible, ie that you encounter no issues. There are tremendous benefits to be gained, specifically in the IDE for FPGA development, to upgrading to the latest (2012 SP1 at this time).

If you wish to try this then download the evaluation and give it a go. Through this you will be able to see if the project will upgrade without any issues, and the improvements available to you in the development enviroment. Most importantly perhaps is the latest compiler associated with the latest release, which may (or may not, try it to see) show reduced compilation times and improved slice usage.

[RedAG]

Thanks for the reply, where would I download this and would there be any cost associated with this?

[Yamaeda]

The 30 day evaluation is free.

[nyc_(is_out_of_here)]

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@RedAG wrote:

Thanks for the reply, where would I download this and would there be any cost associated with this?

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If you do upgrade, it isn't free.

[crossrulz]

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@RedAG wrote:

Thanks for the reply, where would I download this and would there be any cost associated with this?

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Do a search from the NI home site for "LabVIEW 2012 download".  There should be a link at the top.  The eval is free.  You might have to talk to your NI Rep to get the trial extended.  If you kept up the SSP, then upgrading is free.  Otherwise, talk to your NI rep to get a quote.

[RedAG]

Thanks for the reply folks.

crossrulz, what is an SSP?

[crossrulz · Accepted solution]

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@RedAG wrote:

Thanks for the reply folks.

crossrulz, what is an SSP?

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It's an annual service plan that NI offers.  If you always want the latest, you can save a lot of money that way.

[RedAG]

Thanks for all the reply guys/girls.