Before generating new code using the Code Conversion Utility, prepare the existing source code to reduce the amount of clean-up required in the converted code.
After preparing the existing source code, convert your code using the Code Conversion Utility.
The following table notes differences to be aware of before converting your content:
Topic | LabVIEW | LabVIEW NXG | What to Do |
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File Extensions | .vi | .gvi | Review hard-coded file paths before running migrated code. |
Item Naming | Allows unnamed or non-uniquely named items such as controls | All item names must be non-empty and unique. | Review changed item names after migration. |
Node Style Guidelines | Error terminals placed at bottom row of icon | Error terminals placed at 2nd row of icon | Review icon connections of migrated VI's |