Run a LabVIEW 8.6 application in win 7 (using cDAQ-9172, 9219, 9422)

[240glt]

Hi.

I made an LabVIEW application for a few years ago. At that time, I used windows XP and labview 8.6. The hardware used is cDAQ-9172, with NI-9219 (reading four strain gage sensors) and a NI-9422 (using only one frequency input).

First, may I install my old version of labview 8.6 in my windows 7 64-bit computer? I got a fault message when I tried...

Second, how much do I need to install? My old computer was slower after the install of labview with it's drivers. Maybe I installed too much stuff? Do I have to install 1,5GB DAQmx drivers?

If I need a newer version of labview for win 7, how much is an update?

Thanks!

[Klabbe · Accepted solution]

Hi,

First version of LabVIEW that is supported on Windows 7 is LabVIEW 2009 SP1.

Regarding Drivers, if you are going to develop or run VI:s in LabVIEW with the DAQmx API then you need to install the full DAQmx driver.

If you're only going to run built executable in the LabVIEW runtime environment then you only need the DAQmx Core Runtime.

If you also would like to be able configure (in MAX) the DAQ HW in a runtime environment you will also need the DAQmx Configuration Runtime.

For upgrades of licenses please contact the local National Instruments Office or follow this link:

http://ohm.ni.com/advisors/ua/pages/ua/intro.xhtml

Best regards,

Klas Andersson

NI Sweden

[240glt]

Thank you for your answer! I didn't know about that upgrade advisor. Very nice to get a price.

Best regards

Kent