Installing the LabVIEW MathScript RT Module

Updated Oct 30, 2024

Environment

Software

  • LabVIEW MathScript Module

This article describes how to install different versions of the LabVIEW MathScript RT Module for use with MathScript Nodes in a Real-Time (RT) application.

Notes on Support

Before proceeding, it should be noted that the LabVIEW MathScript Module (and MathScript RT Module) is deprecated as of 2023. The latest version released is 2022 Q3.

 

When using MathScript Nodes on an RT target, not all functions are supported. Refer to Support for Control Design MathScript RT Module Functions in Real-Time Applications for a list of unsupported functions.

 

NI does not recommend using the MathScript Module for new programs and instead recommends the LabVIEW MATLAB functions. Refer to Migrating to LabVIEW MATLAB Functions from MathScript Nodes for further details.

 

For installation instructions, refer to the section relevant for your software version.

 

Versions 2019 and Newer

For versions 2019 - 2022 Q3, the MathScript RT Module is automatically installed with the LabVIEW MathScript Module. To install the LabVIEW MathScript Module:

  1. From the Start Menu, launch NI Package Manager.
  2. From the BROWSE PRODUCTS tab, search for MathScript.
  3. Select the LabVIEW MathScript Module.

 

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  1. Select a Version and Bitness and click INSTALL.

 

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  1. Proceed through the installation instructions. Once complete, the LabVIEW MathScript Module and MathScript RT Module will be installed.

Note: to uninstall or repair the LabVIEW MathScript RT Module, run the MSI installer located in C:\ProgramData\National Instruments\MDF\ProductCache\NI LabVIEW <version> MathScript RT Module [<version>]\lvmsrt01\LVMathScriptRT.msi

 

Versions 2018 and Older

For versions of the LabVIEW MathScript RT Module 2018 and prior, NI no longer hosts the installers online. Reach out to NI Technical Support to request this installer.

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