This file contains installation instructions and compatibility information for Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3.
You can find more release information on ni.com.
Software Platform Bundle Release Notes: Known issues, bugs fixed since the last release, and other notes about this release
Overview
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
Products Included in the Software Platform Bundle
Installation Instructions
Product Security and Critical Updates
Supported Hardware
Finding Examples
Automating the Installation of NI Products
Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 10
Unsupported Windows Operating Systems
LabVIEW MathScript Module for macOS or Linux with the NI AVL
NI no longer supports Phar Lap ETS Real-Time Operating System
Legal Information
Overview
The Software Platform Bundle provides the full NI software portfolio in a single package to build any application.
The Software Platform Bundle includes all NI integrated development environments (IDEs) and application software. The Software Platform Bundle also features all software add-ons and toolkits to perform code deployment, hardware integration, advanced data and signal analysis, code validation, and more.
System Requirements
Refer to the readme of each product for system requirements.
Supported Operating Systems
Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3 supports the following operating systems:
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Note Refer to Unsupported Windows Operating Systems for more information about support for Microsoft Windows OSes.
Note Software Platform Bundle no longer supports Windows Vista/XP/7/8.x, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, or any 32-bit Windows operating system. Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3 will not install or run on an unsupported OS. You cannot deploy or distribute applications that use Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3 to an unsupported OS. Additionally, after installing Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3, you cannot use any installers built on this computer with any version of LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI™, NI TestStand™, or Measurement Studio on an unsupported OS.
The following products are included in the Software Platform Bundle media kit installer. The list of products included in the installer may differ depending on your selection if downloading online or through NI Package Manager. Refer to the readme of each product for information including system requirements, installation, activation, known issues, and bug fixes.
Application Software
Product
Version
Bitness
Circuit Design Suite
14.2.0
32-bit and 64-bit
DAQExpress
5.1.0
64-bit
DIAdem
2022 Q2
64-bit
G Web Development Software
2022 Q3
64-bit
LabVIEW
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
LabWindows™/CVI
2020 f2
32-bit
Measurement Studio
2019 f4
32-bit and 64-bit
Requirements Gateway
2018
32-bit and 64-bit
TestStand
2021 SP1
32-bit and 64-bit
VeriStand1
2021 R2
64-bit
1 Product does not support LabVIEW 2022 Q3.
Note: This product no longer supports LabVIEW NXG. Refer to LabVIEW NXG on ni.com for more information about LabVIEW NXG Life-Cycle Dates and driver version support.
Add-ons
Product
Version
Bitness
JKI VI Package Manager
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
LabVIEW Advanced Signal Processing Toolkit
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Module
2022 Q3
32-bit
LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Runtime
1 Product does not support LabVIEW 2022 Q3.
2 CompactRIO devices do not support LabVIEW FPGA Compilation Tool for Vivado 2021.1 at the time of this release.
Note: The LabVIEW Professional Development System installs the LabVIEW Database Connectivity Toolkit and the LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit. You can locate the readmes for these products in the labview\readme directory.
Note: LabVIEW 2022 Q3 will be the last release to support the LabVIEW MathScript Module.
Drivers
Product
Version
Bitness
FlexRIO with Integrated I/O
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
FlexRIO with Modular I/O
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
IVI Compliance Package
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI CompactRIO
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-488.2
21.5.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-DAQmx
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-DCPower
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-Digital Pattern Driver1
21.8.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-DMM
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-FGEN
21.8.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-HSDIO1
21.5.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-Industrial Communications for EtherCAT
21.5.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-Industrial Communications for EtherNet/IP
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-SCOPE
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-Serial
21.5
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-SWITCH1
21.3.0
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-Sync
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-VISA
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
NI-XNET1
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
PXI Platform Services
2022 Q3
32-bit and 64-bit
R-Series1
21.5.0
32-bit and 64-bit
1 Product does not support LabVIEW 2022 Q3.
Note: Some drivers included with previous versions of SPB are not included with this release. Visit ni.com/downloads for the latest driver versions.
Suites Installed Through SPB
Product Activable by Suite License
Bitness
NI Partner Software (SRL)
Software Platform Bundle
Academic Volume License: LabVIEW Option
Multi-IDE
Vision Software Suite
DAQExpress1
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
DIAdem
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
FlexLogger2
64-bit
Yes
—
—
—
—
G Web Development Software
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW Advanced Signal Processing Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW Automotive Diagnostic Command Set2
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW DataFinder Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
—
LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Module
32-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW Desktop Execution Trace Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW Digital Filter Design Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
LabVIEW ECU Measurement and Calibration Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
LabVIEW Electrical Power Toolkit2
32-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
LabVIEW FPGA Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW MathScript Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW OPC UA Toolkit2
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
LabVIEW SoftMotion Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
LabVIEW Statechart Module
32-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW Unit Test Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW VI Analyzer
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabWindows™/CVI
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
LabWindows™/CVI Execution Profiler
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
LabWindows™/CVI PID Control Toolkit
32-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
LabWindows™/CVI SQL Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
Measurement Studio
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
Model Interface Toolkit
64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
Multisim
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
NI Switch Executive2
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
Requirements Gateway
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
SignalExpress
32-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sound and Vibration Toolkit2
64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
Spectral Measurement Toolkit
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
TestStand
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
Ultiboard
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
—
VeriStand2
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
Vision Acquisition Software
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yes
Vision Development Module
32-bit and 64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
1 For information on activating DAQExpress, refer to Licensing Options and Support for NI DAQExpress.
2 Product does not support LabVIEW 2022 Q3.
Microsoft Visual Studio Support
If you are using the Software Platform Bundle .NET Class Library, .NET Framework 4.0 (minimum) is required. The Software Platform Bundle 2022 Q3 .NET Class Library can be used with Visual C# or Visual Basic .NET in any Visual Studio version that can target .NET Framework 4.0 or .NET Framework 4.5.
To use the .NET API, you must install the .NET class libraries or the .NET wrapper in addition to the NI device driver. For information about versions of the .NET Framework and the drivers each supports, as well as the download location of the installer files, refer to .NET Resources for NI Hardware and Software.
Installation Instructions
Download the Software Platform Bundle installer from ni.com/downloads. NI software includes NI Package Manager to handle the installation. Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for more information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using Package Manager.
Notes
If Windows Update is enabled, the installation process might hang if Windows Update interferes with the installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Run-Time. Visit ni.com/r/exjq43 for more information and steps to resolve this issue.
Use the serial number that is included with your software to activate Software Platform Bundle. For more information on Software Platform Bundle activation, refer to Activating a Product.
You can also install products using the SPB USB drive. The SPB USB drive includes the majority of the NI software portfolio for building any application. Develop applications in multiple environments, including LabVIEW Professional, LabWindows™/CVI, NI TestStand™, and Measurement Studio™. The SPB contains all of the products included in the NI Alliance Partner Software (APS) and the NI Academic Volume License (AVL). The products that you can activate are determined by the type of license you purchased, and you can download additional products that you are entitled to from ni.com.
Complete the following steps to install products using the SPB media:
Insert the SPB media.
Select the products you want to install.
You can use the media to install and activate any options you purchased. For a full list of products included with your purchase, visit ni.com/info and enter the following Info Code for the products you purchased.
For NI Partner Software (SRL), enter the Info Code alliancesoftware.
For NI AVL, enter the Info Code ASLsoftware.
For other suites, refer to the NI Software Portfolio.
(Optional) If you want to evaluate any of the products included in the SPB before purchasing them, you can install and try them at no cost. Refer to the product documentation for the length of the evaluation period.
Begin installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
Activate licenses when prompted.
Save the media to modify/repair your installation or to distribute NI software with your custom-built installers.
NI Academic Volume License (AVL) Users
All AVL software installs using SPB. You have full access to any software included in your purchased license.
For more information on activating and using AVL, refer to the following links.
Academic Volume License — AVL product page.
Software Included in Academic Volume License — Describes all software included with the LabVIEW or Multisim AVL options.
ni.com AVL Search — Access NI AVL documentation.
Academic Volume License Administrator Resources — Contains information on available support resources for software administrators.
Installing LabVIEW Add-Ons
Installing modules and toolkits from the Software Platform Bundle media ensures compatibility. Some versions of LabVIEW toolkits that are not found on the Software Platform Bundle media may not work with the version of LabVIEW included in this release. Installing an incompatible toolkit might cause some features in the toolkit or LabVIEW to behave incorrectly.
Product Security and Critical Updates
Visit ni.com/security to view and subscribe to receive security notifications about NI products. For information about critical updates from NI, refer to Available Critical and Security Updates for NI Software.
Supported Hardware
Visit NI Hardware and Operating System Compatibility to view driver, desktop operating system, and real-time operating system support for individual hardware devices.
To view information for your device:
Select your hardware model in the dropdown list on the page to view compatibility information for your device.
Type your hardware model number in the dropdown list on the web page to filter the list of available devices.
Note: Some compatibility information may only be available in the archive attached to the NI Hardware and Operating System Compatibility page. For historic driver and OS support information, refer to the readme for the relevant driver version.
Finding Examples
Refer to the readme of each product for examples.
Automating the Installation of NI Products
You can automate the installation of most NI products using command-line arguments to suppress some or all of the installer user interface and dialog boxes.
If the NI product you are installing uses Microsoft .NET 4.6.2, the .NET installer may run before any NI software installs and may require a reboot before the installation of NI software begins. To avoid a .NET reboot, install .NET 4.6.2 separately before you install NI software.
For more information about automating the installation of NI products, refer to Automating an Installer in the NI Package Manager manual.
Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 10
For more information about NI support for Windows 10, refer to NI Product Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 10.
Unsupported Windows Operating Systems
Software Platform Bundle no longer supports Windows Vista/XP/7/8.x, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, or any 32-bit Windows operating system. Versions of this product that ship after May 1, 2021, may not install or execute correctly on these operating systems. For detailed information about NI operating system support, visit https://www.ni.com/r/win32bitsupport.
LabVIEW MathScript Module for macOS or Linux with the NI AVL
If you are an NI AVL user and want to request a version of the LabVIEW MathScript Module that runs on macOS or Linux, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code ASLMathScript.
NI No Longer Supports Phar Lap ETS Real-Time Operating System
NI Software no longer supports Phar Lap ETS Real-Time Operating System. Versions of this product that ship after May 1, 2022, may not install or execute correctly on this operating system. For high-level information on the support roadmap for Phar Lap and its replacement, NI Linux Real-Time, visit ni.com/r/xf35k1. To find out what hardware is supported on PXI controllers running NI Linux Real-Time, visit ni.com/r/b7g5wi.
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End-User License Agreements and Third-Party Legal Notices
You can find end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the following locations after installation:
Notices are located in the \_Legal Information and directories.
EULAs are located in the \Shared\MDF\Legal\license directory.
Review \_Legal Information.txt for information on including legal information in installers built with NI products.
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Patents
For patents covering the NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the NI Patent Notice at ni.com/patents.