The InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK for LabVIEW allows users to host LabVIEW applications directly within the InstrumentStudio environment. This integration enables users to leverage the functionality of the InstrumentStudio soft front panel to interact with LabVIEW applications tailored to their specific needs.
| NI Packages Dependency | Version Required |
|---|---|
| LabVIEW (64-bit) | 2021 SP1 or later |
| InstrumentStudio | 2023 Q4 or later |
| JKI VI Package Manager | 2021 SP1 or later |
| VIPM Packages Dependency | Version Required |
|---|---|
| JDP Science Common Utilities | 1.4.1.18 or later |
| JSONtext | 1.8.2.122 or later |
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Download the
InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDKandInstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Generatorpackages from the latest release assets. -
Install the
InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK, followed by theInstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Generator.
Refer to the InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Generator Guide to develop and deploy an InstrumentStudio Plug-In using the InstrumentStudio Plug-In generator tool.
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Open InstrumentStudio and click
Manual Layout. -
The InstrumentStudio plug-in will be listed under the Add-Ons category within the group specified in the
.gplugindatafile. -
Choose the desired plug-in and create a large panel.
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The layout will be populated with the plug-in UI as shown below.
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Modify the inputs in the UI to interact with the application.
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Open the LabVIEW project which contains the InstrumentStudio plug-in.
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Create a Package or Installer build specification in the project. Refer to Creating Build Specifications for more information.
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Open the
Destinationspage in the package or installer build specification properties. -
Set the destination directory to
C:\Program Files\National Instruments\InstrumentStudio\Addons\<Plug-in Name>.
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In the
Source Filespage, add thePPLbuild specification of the plug-in to the destination view. This action will automatically incorporate the files generated by the PPL into the package or installer during the build process.
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To build the package or installer, right-click on the desired build specification and choose 'Build'.
Note: The PPL build specification must be built first in order for the package or installer build to succeed.
The examples directory contains the Game of Life InstrumentStudio plug-in
example. Refer to the example's README.md file
for more information.
- For information about InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Generator, please refer to the InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Generator Guide.
- For information about InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK APIs, please refer to the InstrumentStudio Plug-In SDK Reference.