Testing changes in fpga code without reloading

[jyang72211]

I understand that after a fpga code is changed, it needs to be reloaded into the fpga.  Is there a way to test the fpga code on PC without reloading the bit file back into the fpga each time?  Thanks!

[nathand · Accepted solution]

Yes - right-click on the FPGA target in the project and choose "Execute VI on..."  You can always run in simulation with simulated IO; some devices support simulation with real IO as well.  Of course it won't run anywhere close to real speed, but you can use the standard LabVIEW debugging tools like probes, execution highlighting and breakpoints.