Build a LabVIEW Program for Linux

Updated Dec 11, 2024

Reported In

Software

  • LabVIEW Full
  • LabVIEW Professional

Operating System

  • Linux

Issue Details

  • Can I build a LabVIEW program from my Windows machine for a Linux system?
  • Can I use my Windows VI to build a program for Linux?
  • What do I need to build a LabVIEW program for a Linux machine?

Solution

In general, to build a LabVIEW executable or application, you need the LabVIEW Application Builder add-on.

 

Note: The LabVIEW Application Builder add-on can be purchased and installed individually to use with LabVIEW Base or Full Editions. This add-on is included in the LabVIEW Professional Edition. 

 

The LabVIEW Application Builder add-on is available for download and install only on Windows Operating System.

 

This means, that to build an application or executable on a Linux Operating System you must install LabVIEW Professional Edition

Your VI from a Windows system can be moved to the Linux version of LabVIEW and opened to build it in the new system.

Certain proprietary Windows functions or drivers that can be called by LabVIEW will not move over due to not being compatible with the Linux system. For more information about porting your VI, please visit the Porting VIs among Platforms page. 

Additional Information

The applications builder on a Windows machine is only able to build applications for other Windows machines and cannot build programs for other operating systems. 

When moving to Linux, consult the LabVIEW and Linux OS Compatibility  page to check if your version of Linux is officially supported by NI.