NI-Sync Limitations on Linux Desktop and NI Linux Real-Time
Updated Feb 4, 2020
Overview
In some cases, features discussed in the NI-Sync documentation are unavailable on either Linux Desktop or NI Linux Real-Time. This document should be used to understand the limitations of NI-Sync when working on these platforms.
API Support
The following graphical utilities are not available:
LabVIEW Express VIs
The Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) graphical configuration utility
Soft front panels
Linux Desktop only: NI-Sync only provides development support for LabVIEW 64-bit and C/C++/ANSI C. See the NI-Sync ReadMe for information on what versions are supported.
The NI-Sync API supports a limited property set.
Linux Desktop only: Only the following properties are supported:
PFI Threshold
Serial Number
Linux RT only: See your the version specific NI-Sync Help for more information on which properties are supported.