July 2023
This file contains important information about the NI-RFSG Playback Library, including system requirements, and installation instructions.
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NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 Q1 includes the following new feature:
NI-RFSG Playback Library 2022 Q4 includes the following new feature:
NI-RFSG Playback Library 2022 Q3 includes the following new features:
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NI-RFSG Playback Library has the following requirements:
* Depending on the amount of data acquired and/or processed, a larger amount of memory may be required.
NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 Q3 supports the following 64-bit operating systems:
Note NI-RFSG Playback Library no longer supports Windows Vista/XP/7/8.1, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, or any 32-bit Windows operating system. NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 Q3 will not install or run on an unsupported OS. You cannot deploy or distribute applications that use NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 Q3 to an unsupported OS. Additionally, after installing NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 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.
For detailed information about NI operating system support, visit http://www.ni.com/r/win32bitsupport.
NI-RFSG Playback Library supports the following application software versions, including service packs. You should install application software, such as LabVIEW or Microsoft Visual Studio®, before installing NI-RFSG Playback Library. If you are not using NI application software, refer to Microsoft Visual Studio Support.
| Application Software | Versions Supported by NI-RFSG Playback Library (32-bit and 64-bit) |
|---|---|
| LabVIEW | 2020 SP1, 2021, 2022 Q3, 2023 Q1, 2023 Q3 |
* NI-RFSG .NET Class Library is required only for .NET support.
If you are using the NI-RFSG Playback Library .NET Class Library, .NET Framework 4.0 (minimum) is required. The NI-RFSG Playback Library .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.
Download the NI-RFSG Playback Library 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 NI Package Manager.
Notes
| Item | Installed Location |
|---|---|
| DLLs | <SYSDIR> |
| Header files |
<NIDir> \Shared\ExternalCompilerSupport\C\include |
| Import Library files |
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| .NET Class Libraries | |
| Assemblies |
<MSTUDIOVS2010DIR>\DotNET\Assemblies\Current\NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments.NIRfsgPlayback.Fx40.dll
<MSTUDIOVS2010DIR>\DotNET\Assemblies\Current\NationalInstruments.Common.dll |
NI-RFSG Playback Library palette VIs are available from the Functions » Measurement I/O » NI-RFSG Playback Library palette.
Documentation for NI-RFSG Playback Library is located at Start » National Instruments » NI-RFSG Playback Library Documentation.
You can access all the installed NI-RFSG Playback Library examples at Start » National Instruments » NI-RFSG Playback Library Examples.
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