Installing IVI Step Types for TestStand 2019 Up Until 2022 Q4

Updated Nov 27, 2023

Environment

Software

  • TestStand

Driver

  • NI-SWITCH
  • NI-DMM
  • NI-SCOPE
  • NI-FGEN

For TestStand 2019 and later versions, the main installer doesn't include the IVI Step Types. This article will explore how to install them.

Software required: TestStand 2019 (32-bit) until 2022 Q4.

Intended audience: This article is intended for TestStand developers that need to develop or support applications that require IVI drivers in a 32-bit environment.

Note: For Teststand 2023 Q4 and later, please refer to this kb, Installing IVI Step Types for TestStand 2023 Q4 and Later
 

The IVI Step Types installer can be found in the USB drive that ships with TestStand or in the ISO available in the individual offline installers link at the bottom right of the TestStand download page, as seen in the image below:
 
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Once you have downloaded the .iso installer:
  1. Mount it by using one of the methods listed here.
  2. Open the AdditionalInstallers folder.
 
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  1. Open the IVIStepTypes folder located in the AdditionalInstallers folder.
 
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  1. Run the autorun or the Install executable.
 
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  1. When asked to select the bitness, select 32-bit, and press Next to continue the installation process.
NOTE: IVI Steps are not supported in TestStand 64-bit.
 
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  1. Reboot the computer to complete the operation.

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