"LabVIEW: (Hex 0x7): File not found" Error When Deploying VeriStand Project with XNET Database

Updated Feb 13, 2026

Reported In

Software

  • VeriStand

Driver

  • NI-XNET

Operating System

  • LabVIEW Real-Time (NI Linux Real-Time)

Issue Details

I added some XNET hardware and its associated Database to my System Definition file in VeriStand. When I try to deploy to the Real-Time target I get the below error. How can I fix this?

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LabVIEW: (Hex 0x7) File not found. The file might be in a different location or deleted. Use the command prompt or the file explorer to verify that the path is correct.

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Nonexistent GPIB interface

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NI VeriStand: NI VierStand Engine.lvlib:VeriStand Engine Wrapper (RT).vi >> NI VeriStand Engine.lvlib:VeriStand Engine.vi >> NI VeriStand Engine.lvlib:VeriStand Engine State Machine.vi >> NI VeriStand Engine.lvlib:Initialize Incline Custom Devices.vi >> Custom Devices Storage.lvlib:Initialize Device (HW Interface).vi <append>

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Solution

This generic error can happen for one or various of the following reasons:

  • The XNET driver has not been installed in the Real-Time target.
  • The XNET driver version in the Real-Time target is not the same as the host PC.
  • The XNET hardware doesn't have an associated database or it has been moved/deleted.

Make sure you've followed the steps above, and if you're still having issues please contact NI for Support.