Table of Contents
- Step 1: Download & Install VI Package Manager (VIPM)
- Step 2: Find Add-ons on the LabVIEW Tools Network
- Step 3: Download Add-ons with VI Package Manager
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- View Installed Addons
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- Install Add-ons to multiple LabVIEW Versions
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- Install Updates to Add-ons
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- Uninstall Add-ons
The LabVIEW Tools Network and VI Package Manager (VIPM) make it easy to browse, download & manage LabVIEW Add-ons.
VI Package Manager is the recommended method to download and manage your LabVIEW Add-ons and gives you instant access to the Add-ons on the LabVIEW Tools Network*.
View the Getting Started with VIPM Video
Browse & Download LabVIEW Add-ons
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Step 1: Download & Install VI Package Manager (VIPM)(skip to step 2 if you already have VI Package Manager 2010 installed) Before installing please note:If you don’t have LabVIEW 2009 or later, download and install the LabVIEW 2009 Run-Time Engine. |
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Step 2: Find Add-ons on the LabVIEW Tools NetworkThe LabVIEW Tools Network is the place to browse NI Toolkits and 3rd party LabVIEW Add-ons. |
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Step 3: Download Add-ons with VI Package ManagerOnce you find an add-on on the Tools Network, click on the download button to automatically download and install the add-on directly into LabVIEW using VI Package Manager*.![]() |
Manage LabVIEW Add-ons
VI Package Manager allows you to easily manage your LabVIEW Add-ons:

* Note: Some Add-ons on the LabVIEW Tools Network do not use VI Package Manager. Download and install these Add-ons manually.
Questions? Contact the LabVIEW Partner Program team.









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