When you create a patch deployment for a test system that uses LabWindows/CVI DLLs or executables, consider the following issues:

  • You must add new DLL or executable dependencies, such as adding a new .uir file for a new dialog box, to the TestStand workspace to ensure the TestStand Deployment Utility includes the files in the patch deployment.
  • If you build a DLL or executable with a newer version of LabWindows/CVI, you might need to install the new version of the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine on the test station computer.
  • Update the file version when you update a DLL or executable so installers can use the file version number to determine whether to install the DLL or executable on the test station computer.
Note This topic applies to patches you create for MSI-based installer distributions.