can i make an exe file from a VI with labview 2017 full development system ?

[thstich2016]

Hi, 

I have Labview 2017 full development system where i made a couple of VIs to automate RF measurements using an FSP.

I would like to provide a way for my colleague to use these VI on other PC using for example a run time without the need to purchase a new full developper license.

If i include a VI in a project and look at the build specifications options, i can only choose "source distribution" i.e. not an exe file.

I did not have the "application builder" option for the labview 2017 full development system.

Is there anyway i can get this to work ?

BR

thomas

[rolfk]

Yes you need the Application Builder 788421-35 for that. This is a separate license but included in the LabVIEW Professional Development System, which is another variant above the Full Development System.

[alexderjuengere]

in labview 2020 professional, there is "build application (EXE) from VI" - and I believe to remember in labview 2017 this button also was existent

when you hit it the first time, this will create a labview project (.lvproj), including the .vi, sub.vi, ctls 

in the labview project you need to execute a 'build specification' setting to generate the desired exe

- conveniently, there will be a default build specification setting for .exe

[GerdW]

Hi Alex,

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@alexderjuengere wrote:

in labview 2020 professional, ...

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As Rolf already wrote: the advantage of the Professional license is the included AppBuilder.

With the FullDev license of the OP you need to buy the AppBuilder license separately!