compiled executable with embedded run-time engine

[b.headley]

Hello!

  Is there a way to either build a LabVIEW executable program that doesn't need the run-time engine installed, or build a LabVIEW executable program that has the run-time engine contained in it?

  It's desireable to have a very simple LabVIEW program run on a thin client, rather than having to install complete PCs just to have the run-time engine support.

  The other option would be to purchase a different complier package (Visual Basic or similiar), translate the program, and recompile.

[smercurio_fc]

Please do a search. Your question has been asked (and answered) many times.

Short answer: you need the Run-Time Engine. Several threads have been created on creating a small Run-Time, and there's even a minimum RTE (which can be found by a simple search of the NI web site).

FYI: It's a misconception that no run-time is required for something like VB. You do. It just so happens that the OS usually has the necessary run-time components already installed. For example, if you write something in .NET you need to make sure .NET is installed on the target machine.