VeriStand 2023 Q1 Readme

January 2023

This file contains installation instructions and compatibility information for VeriStand 2023 Q1.

You can find more release information on ni.com.


System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Installation Instructions

Product Security and Critical Updates

Upgrade and Compatibility Issues

Accessing the Documentation

Finding Examples

Automating the Installation of NI Products

Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 11

Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 10

Unsupported Windows Operating Systems


System Requirements

VeriStand 2023 Q1 installs with the following:

  • NI-DAQmx 2023 Q1
  • NI-VISA 2022 Q4
  • NI-SLSC 2023 Q1
  • NI-XNET 2023 Q1
  • NI R Series Multifunction RIO 2023 Q1

Refer to the following sections for system requirements that apply if you use models, LabVIEW functionality, and .NET APIs.

Simulation Models

To configure and run a simulation using your existing compiled model, you need only VeriStand installed. You need the following additional software to perform other tasks with models:

  • To develop a model using MathWorks Simulink® software, you must be a licensed user and have MathWorks MATLAB® software (64-bit version) and MathWorks Simulink software installed on the host computer.
  • To compile a model developed using MathWorks Simulink software for use on a Microsoft Windows or LabVIEW real-time target, you must be a licensed user of and have the following software installed on the host computer: MathWorks Real-Time Workshop® (Simulink Coder®). Refer to the NI website for a list of compilers that are tested and supported.

Note  You do not need the full VeriStand environment to generate a compatible model. Instead, you can install VeriStand Model Generation Support Toolbox for Simulink or the VeriStand Model Framework.

If you use other modeling environments, contact your model vendor for specific requirements.

LabVIEW

To create custom devices, menu items, workspace controls and indicators, or timing and sync devices, you must have LabVIEW 2023 64-bit. The LabVIEW functionality in VeriStand always requires like-numbered versions.

.NET

The VeriStand .NET APIs require the following Microsoft software:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, which uses Microsoft .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) 4.6.2.
  • A .NET environment capable of interacting with .NET Framework 4.6.2-based assemblies, such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 or later.

Supported Operating Systems

VeriStand 2023 Q1 supports the following operating systems:

Windows Systems Real-Time Targets
  • Windows 11 64-bit version 21H2
  • Windows 10 64-bit version 21H21
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • NI Linux Real-Time (Intel x64-based)2

1 NI software installs VC2015 Runtime and .NET 4.6.2.

2 VeriStand no longer supports Phar Lap ETS or NI Linux Real-Time (ARM-based) targets.

Recommended PXI Linux RT System Image

When formatting a disk with a PXI Linux RT system image for VeriStand 2023 Q1, select Linux RT System Image 2023 Q1 and enable support for the LabVIEW 2023 programming environment. Doing so prevents driver version conflicts while deploying XNET to a real-time target.

Installation Instructions

Install VeriStand with either the online installer or with installation media.

  1. Log on as an administrator or as a user with administrator privileges.
  2. Disable automatic virus detection programs.
    Note   Some virus detection programs interfere with the installer.
  3. Activate VeriStand when prompted by the installer or activate later with NI License Manager.
  4. To use LabVIEW with VeriStand, install the like-numbered version of LabVIEW on the host computer.
  5. Check your computer for viruses and enable your virus detection.

Online Installer

Download the VeriStand 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.

Installation Media

If you purchased this product with media, insert the VeriStand installation media and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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.

Upgrade and Compatibility Issues

The following sections describe issues to be aware of when you upgrade to VeriStand 2023 Q1.

Note  NI recommends that you review the Upgrade and Compatibility Issues in the readme files for each VeriStand version between the version from which you are upgrading and VeriStand 2023 Q1. To access the documents, refer to the VeriStand Release Notes.

Uncompiled Models

VeriStand does not support communication with uncompiled models.

Models Created from LabVIEW VIs

Models compiled from LabVIEW VIs (.lvmodel or .lvmodelso files) using earlier versions of LabVIEW must be recompiled using LabVIEW 2023 64-bit. The LabVIEW functionality in VeriStand requires like-numbered versions.

Note  Models built with LabVIEW 2023 Q1 and later no longer support simulation subsystems developed using the LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module add-on.

Models Compiled for Previous Versions

Take the following actions to ensure your models are 64-bit compatible:

  • Recompile all Windows models for 64-bit.
  • Recompile all PharLap models for Linux RT.

Beginning with VeriStand 2021, the VeriStand Model Framework contains changes to the files used to develop and compile models in C/C++ and third-party modeling environments. If your system contains models compiled for Linux RT 64-bit with previous versions of the Model Framework, choose from the following options to continue to use the models:

  • If you do not need to modify your model, continue to use the model as-is.
  • If you need to modify model functionality, and do not require the latest Model Framework version updates, recompile the model against the deprecated Model Framework files. These files are installed at <RootDrive>\VeriStand\version\ModelInterface\custom\src\obsolete.

Migrating Files from VeriStand 2010 to 2018 SP1

VeriStand 2023 Q1 can open projects from VeriStand 2010 to 2018 SP1 using the Open Legacy Project option in the Welcome tab.

LabVIEW can no longer automate actions with legacy stimulus profiles. Consider migrating to modern stimulus profiles and real-time sequences.

In addition, the following LabVIEW automation VIs are deprecated and no longer included with VeriStand:

  • NI VeriStand - Get Alarm Status.vi
  • NI VeriStand - Get Engine State.vi
  • NI VeriStand - Lock Workspace File.vi
  • NI VeriStand - Run Workspace File.vi
  • NI VeriStand - Stop Workspace File.vi
  • NI VeriStand - Unlock Workspace File.vi

VeriStand Custom Devices Included with VeriStand Suite

Beginning with VeriStand 2021, the VeriStand suite installer will include custom devices for both offline and online installation. To install custom devices separately, refer to the release page for each Custom Device on the VeriStand Add-ons support page.

Accessing the Documentation

VeriStand includes the following documentation resources:

Resource Contents Access Instructions
VeriStand Help Conceptual, how-to, and reference information for using VeriStand. In software: Help»Show VeriStand Help

OR

Windows Start menu: All Programs»National Instruments»VeriStand 2023 Q1 Help
VeriStand .NET API Help Reference information for the .NET APIs included with VeriStand. You can access these assemblies from any .NET-compatible programming language or environment, including LabVIEW and NI TestStand. Windows Start menu: All Programs»National Instruments»VeriStand 2023 Q1 .NET API Help.

Note  If you install VeriStand with a compatible version of LabVIEW, you can access a subset of VeriStand related materials in the LabVIEW Help. This includes information about VeriStand VIs and extending VeriStand functionality. To access this help from LabVIEW, select Help»LabVIEW Help.

Finding Examples

VeriStand includes the following types of examples:

  • VeriStand Project — An example VeriStand project, including related items such as a system definition, a Workspace screen file, compiled models, and NI-XNET files, are located in the <Public Documents>\National Instruments\VeriStand 2023\Projects\Example directory.
  • Stimulus Profile Editor — VeriStand Stimulus Profile Editor examples are located in the <Public Documents>\National Instruments\VeriStand 2023\Examples directory.
  • ASAM XIL and Custom Device Sample Configurations — Configuration examples for ASAM XIL and custom devices are located in the <Public Documents>\National Instruments\VeriStand 2023\Examples directory.
    Note   On the Windows OS, the default location of the <Public Documents> directory is C:\Users\Public\Public Documents.
  • LabVIEW API — LabVIEW examples that use the VeriStand API are located in the <Program Files>\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2023\examples\NI VeriStand directory or in the <Program Files>\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2023\examples\NI VeriStand Custom Devices directory.

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 documentation.

Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system and features significant changes compared to previous versions. For more information about NI support for Windows 11, refer to NI Product Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 11.

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

VeriStand 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.