Will Runtime 2013 run 2009 applications?

[MinerHokieRamp]

I installed Runtime 2013(32 bit) and tried running a 2009(32 bit) application (double-clicked the app). It didn't work.

Are runtime engines not backward compatible?

Thanks,

Jeff

[altenbach · Accepted solution]

No, you need to install the run time engine corresponding to the LabVIEW version used for the build. You can install multiple version and the executable will automatically use the right one.

In your case, you need to install two run time versions: 2013(32 bit) and 2009(32 bit)

[LV_Pro]

You do need to have the version of the LabVIEW runtime engine that matches the version of the exe application.  Sorry 😞

[MinerHokieRamp]

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@altenbach wrote:

No, you need to install the run time engine corresponding to the LabVIEW version used for the build. You can install multiple version and the executable will automatically use the right one.

In your case, you need to install two run time versions: 2013(32 bit) and 2009(32 bit)

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Thank you.

[MinerHokieRamp]

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@LV_Pro wrote:

You do need to have the version of the LabVIEW runtime engine that matches the version of the exe application.  Sorry 😞

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Thank you.