Installing LabVIEW for FRC 2014
Note: This installation is for teams programming in LabVIEW or using NI Vision Assistant only. C++ and Java teams not using these features do not need to install from the DVD.
OPTIONAL - Download installer
The installer for LabVIEW for FRC 2014 have been posted online this year in addition to the DVD. You can download the installer from http://www.ni.com/download/labview-for-frc-14.0/4515/en, unzip the download then proceed with the installation instructions in this document.
OPTIONAL - Copy Disc contents to local drive
If you wish to speed up the usage of the DVD to pass to others for installation or minimize the risk of DVD drive errors stalling or aborting the installation process, you may copy the contents of the DVD to a local hard disk or external drive before beginning the installation. The entire contents of the disk may be copied using Windows file copy tools, you do not need to copy the disk as an ISO then mount it. To begin the installation after copying, locate the Autorun.exe file in the root folder and double click it to launch the installer.
Launch installer
Open My Computer and double click on the DVD drive to launch the installer.
Select installation option
If prompted to allow changes click Yes. To install LabVIEW to program your FRC robot, click the top option Install Everything for LabVIEW Development. To install only NI Vision Assistant for use with C++ or Java, click Install Only NI Vision Development Module.
Installer warnings
Click Next to advance
Product Selection
On the Product Selection screen, Click Next to advance.
Search for Updates
Uncheck the box to search for updates, then click Next.
Serial number
On the User Information screen, enter your desired name and Organization name, then enter your team's 2014 Serial Number, found on the DVD in your Kit of Parts. You may use this serial number for multiple installations. Click Next to advance.
Installation Location
Click Next to accept the default installation location.
License Agreements
Click I accept... to accept the displayed license agreements, then click Next to continue.
License Agreements 2
Click I accept... to accept the displayed license agreements, then click Next to continue.
Installation Overview
Click Next to start the installation.
Firewall Warnings
Click Next to advance through the product warnings.
License Manager
Make sure the box is checked to Run License Manager then click Next.
Activation Options
Select your desired activation option and click Next. The easiest option and the one detailed in this document is to Automatically activate... Make sure your computer has an active internet connection before advancing using this option.
Serial Number Confirmation
The Serial Numbers for each of the products displayed should already be entered but if any box is blank, enter the serial number from the DVD included in your Kit of Parts. Then click Next.
NI Profile
Enter your NI.Com profile information and click Next or select the button to create a new profile and follow the prompts. Note that one profile may be associated with more than one installation of the LabVIEW software (meaning a single mentor can create an account and use that information on each install for that team).
Reboot
If prompted, reboot your computer to complete the installation process.
NI Update Service
On occasion you may see alerts from the NI Update Service about patches to LabVIEW. The majority of these updates are patches to functionality of LabVIEW not typically used in FRC (even those marked as critical or urgent). You are welcome to click the links for the patch notes and choose to install some or all of these patches, however FRC will communicate any recommended updates through our usual channels (Frank's Blog, Team Updates or E-mail Blasts).
