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TestStand Compatibility with LabVIEW and LabWindows™/CVI™

Updated Dec 8, 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

In the Downloads section at the bottom of this page, you can download a copy of this table, which may include older software versions.

 

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
2020 2020, 2019 SP1, 2018 SP1, 2017 SP1 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015 SP1 5.1
2019 2020, 2019 SP1, 2019, 2018 SP1, 2017 SP1, 2016 2019, 2017, 2015 SP1, 2013 SP2 3.0, 3.1
2017 SP1 2018 SP1, 2017 SP1, 2016 SP1, 2015 SP1, 2014 SP1 2017, 2015 SP1, 2013 SP2, 2012 SP1 (32-bit only) 2
2017  2018 ,2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 (32-bit only) 2
2016 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 2015, 2013, 2012 N/A
2014 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 2013, 2012, 2010 N/A
2013 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009 N/A
2012 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 2013. 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0 N/A
2010 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 8.6, 8.5 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 9.0, 8.5 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
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

 

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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