What are the differences between the NI LabVIEW Student Edition and LabVIEW Full Development System?
The LabVIEW Student Edition has all the features of the LabVIEW Full Development System, with one difference - the addition of a watermark. A watermark is on all LabVIEW panels (front panel and block diagram) and appears on any printouts of student edition VIs. If a student creates a VI at home using the LabVIEW Student Edition and then opens it on campus in the lab, the watermark will disappear.
How can I compare the LabVIEW Student Edition purchasing options and place an order?
Visit the NI LabVIEW Student Edition Product Selection page to compare purchasing options and view ordering information.
May I use the LabVIEW Student Edition on university computers or research labs?
No. The LabVIEW Student Edition is available to students, faculty, and staff for personal educational use only. It is not intended for research or institutional use. Learn more about institutional or research licensing.
What are the minimum system requirements?
Windows:
- Processor: Pentium III or Celeron 866 MHz or equivalent
- RAM: 256 MB, 1 GB or higher recommended
- Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
- Operating System: Windows Vista/XP/2000
- Disk Space: 1.6 GB
Macintosh:
- Processor: Support for all Intel processors (PowerPC processors not supported)
- RAM: 256 MB
- Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
- Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later
- Disk Space: 1.2 GB
Can I save VIs with the LabVIEW Student Edition?
Yes.
How do I install the LabVIEW Student Edition, toolkits, and hardware drivers?
Learn how to easily install LabVIEW here.
If I save my VIs in the LabVIEW Student Edition, are they compatible with the professional version of LabVIEW on campus?
Yes. All LabVIEW Student Edition VIs work with the professional version of the LabVIEW Full Development System and vice versa. Please note that VIs created and saved in a newer version do not open in older versions unless you choose the option Save for Previous. For example, if your university has LabVIEW 7.1 on campus and you have LabVIEW Student Edition Version 7.0, you must save the VI on campus for a previous version before it will open with LabVIEW 7.0. Learn more about saving VIs from your current LabVIEW version for use in a previous version.
Is there a restriction on how long a VI in the LabVIEW Student Edition executes?
No.
Can I get technical support for the LabVIEW Student Edition?
No. Direct technical support is not available for the LabVIEW Student Edition. Students are asked to consult their instructors with their questions or visit the award-winning NI support Web site.
As a professor, how can I get a complimentary copy of the LabVIEW Student Edition Textbook Bundle from Prentice Hall?
In the United States, visit the LabVIEW Student Edition page on the Prentice Hall Web site. If you are not in the United States, contact the appropriate Prentice Hall international office.
Where can I find the Software License Agreement?
You can download a copy of the General Purpose Software License Agreement here.
