Installing Multiple Versions of LabVIEW With NI-DAQmx

Issue Details

• I want to install and develop on two, three or more versions of LabVIEW on the same machine. How do I find a common version of NI-DAQmx that is compatible with each version of LabVIEW.
• I have to modify some old DAQmx code using an older version of LabVIEW and already have a newer version of LabVIEW installed.
• If I install a newer LabVIEW version can I keep both LabVIEW versions on my machine and edit code in each separate version?
• My lab uses multiple computers with different versions of LabVIEW and NI-DAQmx. What software I can migrate to without running into compatibility issues?

Solution

Additional Information

You can use this NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW Compatibility Table to quickly compare version support.  Note: You cannot have more than one version of NI-DAQmx installed at the same time on the same machine. For more information, please review: Installing Multiple Versions of NI-DAQmx on the Same Machine .

Use that compatibility information along with the other information found in these articles to prepare, install and troubleshoot on your system: Upgrading or Downgrading LabVIEW with NI-DAQmx .

If you need to use more versions of LabVIEW than a single version of NI-DAQmx can support, one option is to use one or more virtual machines with compatible versions.

If you installed another compatible version of LabVIEW and now you are missing NI-DAQmx functions, palettes, or receiving errors, please review the troubleshooting steps in this article: Upgrading or Downgrading LabVIEW with NI-DAQmx .

• When installing an NI-DAQmx version that no longer supports your earlier version(s) of LabVIEW, NI-DAQmx support will be removed.