Save:For Previous
- Updated2025-07-30
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Saves a copy of the project library and all items within the project library that is readable by LabVIEW 8.0 and later. This method is similar to the LabVIEW Version selection on the Save for Previous Version dialog box.
Note The LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Module supports this method in the Run-Time Engine.
Parameters
| Name | Data type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path |  |
Yes | Path to the directory where you want to save the project library. |
| Version |  |
No | Version of LabVIEW for which you want to save. Wire the version number, such as 8.6 or 9.0, to the Version input. The default is the immediately previous version. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Short Name | Save For Previous |
| Data type | No return value |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | No |
| Available in Real-Time Operating System | No |
| Settable when the VI is running | No |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access allowed | Yes |