National Instruments LabVIEW 8.6 Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to upgrade existing LabVIEW installations to version 8.6 on Windows, macOS and Linux. It details the steps for converting old VIs, handling compatibility issues, and installing required modules and instrument drivers.

The document also lists system requirements, supported platforms, and notes on features that have been added, changed, or removed in LabVIEW 8.6, including remote front‑panel licensing and MathScript enhancements.

What's inside

• Upgrading to LabVIEW 8.6
• Converting VIs
• Batch compilation of VIs
• NI modules and toolkits
• System requirements and supported platforms
• Changes to VIs and functions
• Deprecated properties, methods, and events
• MathScript node improvements
• Remote front‑panel license upgrade

Frequently asked questions

Can LabVIEW 8.6 open VI files saved with versions earlier than 6.0?

No, LabVIEW 8.6 cannot open VI files saved with versions earlier than LabVIEW 6.0; a conversion tool is needed.

How many simultaneous remote front‑panel licenses does LabVIEW 8.6 support?

LabVIEW 8.6 remote front‑panel licensing supports up to 5 simultaneous users.

What new debugging features are available for MathScript nodes in LabVIEW 8.6?

MathScript nodes now support high‑light execution, single‑step execution, breakpoints, and visual error/warning symbols.