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geadmin on Arduino install not found error when using Arduino IDE version 2.0+

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:00:54 +0000

Currently, version Arduino IDE Version 2.0+ is not supported with the Compiler and does not have the required integration features to integrate to the IDE. Please down-rev to a compatible version, such as 1.8.x.

geadmin on After activating in LabVIEW 2017/2018/2019 64 Bit, product shows as Invalid

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:10:38 +0000

This is an issue with LabVIEW. Refer to the following knowledge base article by National Instruments for a solution:

https://knowledge.ni.com/Knowl.....38;l=en-US

geadmin on I purchased a license through the NI Tools Network but only received a serial number. How do I activate my product?

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:12:10 +0000

When purchasing directly through National Instruments, the license ID and password required to activate are not issued immediately. It may take 2-3 business days to receive an email with the activation key and instructions. It is important to confirm that you have access to the email address used when placing the order as the keys will be sent to that email address when the order is processed. When purchasing a license through aledyne.com, the activation key is issued automatically and immediately after purchase. Therefore, this is the recommended mode of purchase. If you purchased through ni.com and have not received your activation key, you can email the Tools Network directly at toolsnetwork@ni.com to find out the status of your order.

geadmin on Unknown compilation errors with Arduino IDE version 1.8.10

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:28:29 +0000

Version 1.8.10 of the Arduino IDE outputs unexpected DEBUG messages which causes an issue with the compilation result of the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW. This is a documented issue here:

https://github.com/microsoft/v.....issues/891

There are two solutions:

1) In the link above, there is a solution to remove the DEBUG messages as follows:

The excessive debug logging is caused by running Java with -DDEBUG=true. Adding -DDEBUG=false to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino_debug.l4j.ini fixes it.

2) Revert to an older version of the IDE. The last Arduino IDE version that has been formally verified for use with the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW is 1.6.6.

geadmin on After activating and restarting LabVIEW, the Compiler still shows Evaluation. Why?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:30:20 +0000

On some machines it is necessary to elevate LabVIEW with administrator privileges before activating third party toolkits. To do this, shut down LabVIEW, then right click on the LabVIEW shortcut and select "run as administrator". Then activate the product again and restart LabVIEW normally.

Steffan on Compile and Download does not download code and no error message appears. What is going on?

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:50:06 +0000

In Arduino IDE version 1.6.12 there is an issue with the command line interface to the compiler in which the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW uses to download your code to the board. There is already an open issue with the Arduino IDE developers and hopefully this will get resolved in the next Arduino IDE release. For now, try downgrading your Arduino IDE to 1.6.11 or previous or they have provided a workaround posted here.

geadmin on When I try to activate my product it fails and eventually returns NO MORE KEYS AVAILABLE. Why?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:52:37 +0000

It is likely you are attempting to activate the wrong product for the license you purchased and have tried too many times. Make sure you have downloaded the correct product Edition (e.g. Home/Student) for the edition you purchased a license for. If after downloading the correct edition, activation still fails, please contact support@geverywhere.com for help resetting your license.

geadmin on What is the difference between the Home/Student and Standard Editions?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:52:14 +0000

There are no functional differences between the Home/Student and Standard Editions. The difference is in the licensing terms. The Home/Student Edition is intended for use on personal, home, or educational projects. The Standard Edition is licensed for use in the professional market. Also, the Home/Student Edition will show a watermark, indicating the license is only allowed for Home or Student use.

geadmin on How many users and/or machines are allowed to use a single license?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:51:40 +0000

The license for the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW is a Named User License, similar to LabVIEW itself. You are allowed to activate the product on up to 3 machines but they cannot be used concurrently as it is intended for a single user only, named the license owner.

geadmin on I have ported an Arduino library using the user library feature to create a LabVIEW API but am getting errors when compiling. What could be wrong?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:51:06 +0000

First, make sure that all LabVIEW API VIs are password protected. The way the Arduino Compatible Compiler identifies that a VI is an Arduino primitive (or, in our case, an Arduino Library) VI, is through password protection. If a VI is password protected, the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW will not attempt to interpret the content of the subVI itself, and will expect to see an implementation for the subVI in C-code

Second, make sure all user created API VIs and the library .lvlib (including the Translator.vi) are placed in the directory: "[LABVIEWDIR]\vi.lib\Aledyne-TSXperts\Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW\addons". This indicates to the compiler that those VIs are user created addons.

Refer to the section titled “Porting an Arduino Library to the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW” in the user manual for further guidance.

geadmin on I am getting a popup error that says the compiler encountered a problem and was unable to compile the input VI. What could be wrong?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:50:22 +0000

There are several things to check here. One common problem is using the error wires as inputs to the case selector of a case statement. Error wire usage will not compile aside from using them for dataflow in and out of SubVIs. User numeric datatypes for errors if needed.

Another common issue is using primitives and structures from outside the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW palette located in the Addons sub-palette. This contains all the allowed primitives so it’s important to only use primitives and structures that are part of it. Specifically, the Stacked Sequence Structure is NOT supported. Use a flat sequence structure instead.

There may also be issues if your Operating System is set to a language other than English and you are using text with foreign characters in case statement structures. The characters cannot be translated. To work around this, you can switch your OS language settings to English.

If all else fails, please press Send Error Report so that we can use the report to investigate further and continue to enhance the Compiler in future releases. If you do this and cannot resolve the issue on your own, you can contact us directly at support@geverywhere.com to get individual support on your issue.

geadmin on I have installed the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW but in the Compiler Window no serial ports are available under the Port menu but Windows shows the port. Why?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:49:17 +0000

The Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW requires NI-VISA 14.0 or higher installed to interface with COM ports. It is likely VISA is not installed if you cannot see any ports.

geadmin on Why am I getting a serial port error when Compiling and Downloading?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:48:46 +0000

If you have the Serial Monitor open while downloading, you may get a serial port error because the Serial Monitor is still accessing the serial port. This will be resolved in a future version (after 1.0.0.18). For now, try closing the Serial Monitor before downloading to your target. If that is not the issue, make sure no other programs are currently accessing the serial port.

geadmin on Why do I get a compiler error stating that the Arduino function is not supported when I password protect a subVI?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:48:14 +0000

The Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW uses password protection to determine which VIs are hardware APIs (primitives) and should be interpreted as such, not as LabVIEW diagrams. SubVIs must not be password protected at this time.

geadmin on I want to deploy my LabVIEW code to an Arduino Due but I don’t see it in the Compiler’s Board list. Why?

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:47:41 +0000

The Arduino IDE does not include default support for the Arduino (SAM) boards anymore, and it must be downloaded separately. Open the Arduino IDE and access the Board Manager under the Tools>Board menu. Then select the “Arduino SAM Boards” item and click install. This will add the Due support libraries. Then close the Arduino IDE and re-open the Arduino Compatible Compiler for LabVIEW and the Due should now appear in the Boards menu. Make sure to use the Arduino Due (Programming Port) board item.