Can I transfer a LabVIEW VI from version 7 to the latest version?

[fzjm]

I will be upgrading LabVIEW on my computer from version 7 to the latest version available.

I have an experiment running on LabVIEW and I do not want any problems to occur when I perform the upgrade. I just wanted to make sure if there would be any problem in upgrading.

[PaulG.]

Go here.

[crossrulz · Accepted solution]

LabVIEW 2013 will open up VIs from LabVIEW 7.  Whether or not you will have issues really depends on what functions you used.  The File IO got a pretty major overhaul around the 8.0 timeframe (much needed IMOH), so you might some tweaks from that.  The other major problem will be if you used NI-DAQ (now called Traditional DAQ) since it is no longer supported or even shipped with new versions of LabVIEW.

[NIquist]

LabVIEW does an excellent job maintaing forward and backward compatibility (There's a Version Conversion Board for going backwards).  You may have the option to use new features if you up-convert but your VI will run just fine.

The only thing to be concerned with is if your OS can run the new LabVIEW and if you have any DAQ hardware you may need to upgrade the DAQmx drivers.  Check here:  http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/B0D5630C0A50D5C6862578E800459248