What Software Do I Need to Program My CompactRIO Hardware?

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Solution

Depending on your needs, to use the cRIO hardware you might need different software.
 

Configuration on NI MAX

1. NI CompactRIO drivers
    

Programming With LabVIEW

In order to program your cRIO you need to have the following software installed on your computer in this order:

1. LabVIEW Development System
2. LabVIEW Real-Time Module
3. LabVIEW FPGA Module (required only if you want to program the FPGA directly)
4. NI CompactRIO drivers

Programming With Third-Party Programming Languages

Alternatively, you can use third-party programming languages like C, C++, or Python to program your cRIO system. In this case, the following software is required:

1. Third-party Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
2. LabVIEW Development System (required only if LabVIEW FPGA Module is required)
3. LabVIEW FPGA Module (required only if you want to program the FPGA directly)
4. NI CompactRIO drivers

Additional Information

• Prior to the 2021 release, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module was only available for 32-bit development environments.
• A Windows host PC is required to use the Real-Time and FPGA modules. These modules are not compatible with Linux or Mac OS.
• It is also important to make sure that the versions of the add-on modules match with the one of LabVIEW Development System and to install one of the supported drivers versions. Ensure that the software you installed or updated supports your target.
• After installing the software onto your computer, you may need to install additional software on your cRIO device. Review the Getting Started with CompactRIO Hardware and LabVIEW tutorial for more information.