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TestStand Compatibility with LabVIEW and LabWindows™/CVI™
Overview
This page shows supported versions of NI TestStand with LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. 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.
Contents
- NI TestStand with LabVIEW Compatibility Table
- NI TestStand with LabWindows/CVI Compatibility Table
- Additional Resources
NI TestStand with LabVIEW 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.
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| 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q1 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 | 2023 Q3 | 2023 Q1 | 2022 Q3 | |
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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. TestStand will support only the maintenance release for versions of LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI where available. i.e Q3 release is considered maintenance release for respective Q1 release. Please reference each product’s maintenance policy for information on the policy for patching issues.
Compatible Version
NI TestStand with LabWindows/CVI 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.
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| 2026 Q3 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2015 SP1 | 2015 | 2013 SP2 | 2013 SP1 | 2013 | |
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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. TestStand will support only the maintenance release for versions of LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI where available. i.e Q3 release is considered maintenance release for respective Q1 release. Please reference each product’s maintenance policy for information on the policy for patching issues.
Compatible Version
Additional Resources
The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
