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TestStand Compatibility with LabVIEW and LabWindows™/CVI™

Updated Feb 4, 2020

Overview

This page shows supported versions of NI TestStand with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW NXG. Reference this information to ensure you install the correct version when upgrading or updating your software version, or when migrating or porting code to a new system. Using incompatible versions may result in errors, the inability to run LabVIEW VIs from TestStand, or unexpected behaviors.

NI TestStand with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW NXG Compatibility Table

Use this table to compare versions of NI TestStand to compatible versions of LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW NXG
TestStand Version Versions of LabVIEW Supported Versions LabWindows/CVI Supported Version of LabVIEW NXG Supported
4.0 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 8.0, 7.1, 7.0 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 7.0 N/A
4.0.1 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 8.0, 7.1 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1 N/A
4.1 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 8.0, 7.1 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1 N/A
4.1.1 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 8.0.12, 7.1 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0 N/A
4.2 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 7.1 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0 N/A
4.2.1 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5, 8.2, 7.1 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5, 8.1, 8.0 N/A
2010 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5 N/A
2012 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 2013. 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0 N/A
2013 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009 N/A
2014 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 2013, 2012, 2010 N/A
2016 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 2015, 2013, 2012 N/A
2017  2018 ,2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 (32-bit only) 2.0
2017 SP1 2018 SP1, 2017 SP1, 2016 SP1, 2015 SP1, 2014 SP1 2017, 2015 SP1, 2013 SP2, 2012 SP1 (32-bit only) 2.0
2019 2019, 2018 SP1, 2017 SP1, 2016 2019, 2017, 2015 SP1, 2013 SP2 3.0, 3.1
Note: A version of TestStand supports any versions of LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI that are in Current Release Support and Mainstream Support when the version of TestStand is launched. Additionally, each version of TestStand also typically supports versions of LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI that are released while the version of TestStand is still in Current Release Support or Mainstream Support. If a maintenance release is available for a version of LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, TestStand will support only the maintenance release. Please reference each product’s maintenance policy for information on the policy for patching issues.


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