how to build an installer including the vision Acquisition Software

[bondalfred]

hi all, my question is "how to build an installer including the Vision Acquisition Software".

is it enough to select "2010 Run-Time Engine" "Vision Run-Time Engine" and "NI-IMAQdx"? Its ok with the "2010 Run-Time Engine" but there is some problem with the other two.

can some one help thanks a lot!

[NIquist]

This is telling you that not all the required components are on the host PC.  You'll need to find your original LabVIEW and Vision Development Module disks to complete the build. 

Also keep in mind that the Vision Run-Time needs a licence for each PC your application will run on. If you get errors when you try to run your app that's probably why.  I think it's about $300 USD/year.

[bondalfred]

thanks for answering! But i still have two questions. Is that all what i need for the installer (run-time engine, vision run-time engine and imaqdx)? I have found the vision run-time engine, its seems need to be installed.

but im not sure about the imaqdx which i might need.

what should i do about the imaqdx?

[NIquist]

1. Probably.  That would cover most applications but every app is different.  Unfortunately, the NI App Builder doesn't help you decide what additional installers need to be included so you're on your own.  You can just select way more than you think you need at the expense of a HUGE executable.  Or, you can try a minimal build and keep adding things until it works.

2.  It doesn't matter if you have the Vision Run-Time file, that comes with your development module.  When you go to use your application on a different PC however, it won't run unless you buy a license.  (I'm pretty sure on this but it's been a while since I've used Vision so talk to your NI rep)

[bondalfred]

hi again, i have some problem with install Vision Run-Time Engine

must i install RTE with the Serial Number, or i can chose the "install this product for evaluation" to continue the installing, maybe active it later. But after i chosed "install this product for evaluation" and finish the installing, i still cant find RTE from my disk.

i cant even chose my path to install the RTE. Can u plz tell me what is wrong with that?

[NIquist]

Unless I misunderstand you it's already installed.  It looks like you're trying to install it again.  Did you look on the 'Additional Installers' page of your installer?  It should now show this:

If it's there, you are all set to build your installer.  Again, keep in mind that it may not deploy on the target PC without an error telling you to buy a site license.

[bondalfred]

Thanks for your patient! I have installed Run-Time engine 2010 and Vision Run-Time engine on the target computer, but how can i solve this problem when i build a installer include imaqdx.

[NIquist]

This is the same as before.  The package of disks you receive from NI when you buy LabVIEW contains lots of software you may need only occasionally (or never).  Most people don't want everything NI includes on their hard drive so you have to keep the disks around when you build installers or work with toolkits.

Your problem now is that you need to find the disk(s) that contains the files you need.  These files are probably on the same disks you used last time.  Be prepared to put them in several times before all the required files are loaded.

[bondalfred]

thank u so much, i will try this. Thats really very kind of you!