LabVIEW exe called by Python or via Command Line

[LuminaryKnight]

I want to make a tool that a Python user can call.  I mentioned possibly activeX being a solution. I  also mentioned the easiest way would be to have LabVIEW act as a wrapper for Python.  But they wish to keep the languages separate (weird hatred for LabVIEW) and only wants to call the executable.  But the executable would require inputs if they wish to run in an autonomous fashion.

So I was wondering, I've seen plenty of C based executables where you can call it in command line and type in stuff like, "myapp.exe -t do_thing" - something along those lines.  Can LabVIEW make executables do similar?  Where a Python user could call the executable in a command line and give all the controls the necessary inputs?

[cstorey · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can pass command line arguments to a LabVIEW EXE.  Here are some old threads on the subject that contain good examples..

https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA03q000000YHdICAW&l=en-CA

https://forums.ni.com/t5/Example-Code/Pass-Arguments-to-a-LabVIEW-built-Executable/ta-p/3493869

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/How-to-run-labview-exe-with-command-line/td-p/2859384

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4As_J7VPkqc

Hope that helps,

Craig

[santo_13]

Yes, LabVIEW built executables can take command line arguments.

https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA03q000000YHdICAW&l=en-US

Some VI packages to make your easier with Command Line arguments,

https://www.vipm.io/package/sklein_lib_lv_argparse/

https://www.vipm.io/package/wiresmith_technology_lib_labview_cli/

[LuminaryKnight]

Much appreciated!  Thank you!  Exactly what I was looking for.