The LabVIEW Run-Time Engine is used to run executables or shared libraries built with the LabVIEW Application Builder. You can create a LabVIEW executable, using the LabVIEW Application Builder, and run this executable on a machine that has the LabVIEW run-time engine installed.1 Jul 2019
Is the LabVIEW runtime engine free?
Be aware that to use an executable or installer developed with LabVIEW, there is no cost to the end user, though you will need to have a valid license of LabVIEW to create an executable or installer. See Related Links below for a breakdown of which offers what features.3 Nov 2020
How do I run runtime in LabVIEW?
Open your LabVIEW project. In the project window, right-click Build Specifications and select New >> Installer. After bundling an executable in the Source Files category, navigate to the Additional Installers category. In the additional installer list, ensure that the LabVIEW Runtime Engine box is checked.12 May 2021
What is a runtime engine?
Software that must be running in the computer for applications to execute. For example, all programming language interpreters are runtime engines. They convert the program, which is in its original source code or which has been converted into an interim, intermediate language, into machine language.
Does LabVIEW runtime engine require license?
You do not need a license to distribute/deploy and run these executables in other computers. In order to create the executables in the first place, you will need either the LabVIEW Application Builder license or a LabVIEW Professional license on your development computer.13 Nov 2019
Is there a free version of LabVIEW?
The LabVIEW Community edition is free for non-commercial use.
How do I get the LabVIEW runtime engine?
- Once on the LabVIEW download page, select the Runtime option as shown below.
- Select the OS, Bitness, and Version that you need.
- Click Download. Runtime will now start to download.
Where is LabVIEW runtime engine installed?
Once LabVIEW is installed, the Runtime Engine will be located at C:\\National Instruments\Shared\LabVIEW Runtime. The LabVIEW Runtime Engine must be installed on any system where you plan to run executables or shared libraries built with the LabVIEW Application Builder.12 May 2021
How do I check my LabVIEW runtime engine version?
- Navigate to /Applications/Utilities/ and run System Information.app.
- In the left panel, expand Software»Frameworks.
- In the Framework Name column, you will see each version of the LabVIEW RTE installed on the machine.