Save:For Previous Method
Short Name: Save.For Previous
Installed With: Base Package
Class: VI Methods
Saves a copy of the VI that is readable by LabVIEW version 8.0 and later.
This method is similar to the LabVIEW Version option on the Save for Previous Version dialog box.
Parameters
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VI Path | No | Path to where you want to save the VI. |
| Warnings | No | Warnings that occurred while saving the VI. |
| Version | No | Version of LabVIEW for which you want to save. Wire 8.0, 8.2, 8.5, or 8.6 to the Target Version input. The default is the immediately previous version. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating System | No |
| Settable when the VI is running | Yes |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access disallowed | No |
| Must wait until user interface is idle | Yes |
| Available with control VIs | Yes |
| Available with global VIs | Yes |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | Yes |