NI LabVIEW
Optimised for Test
LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment that accelerates productivity for test system development. With an intuitive approach to programming, connectivity to any instrument, fully integrated user interfaces, and the test-optimised NI Nigel™ AI, LabVIEW helps you every step of the way.
Your software comes with access to the following:
- Technical support
- Online training
- Software updates
- Access to previous versions of software
Which edition is right for my project?
Base
Recommended for simple desktop measurement applications and includes the standard functions of LabVIEW.
Full
Recommended for performing inline advanced mathematics and signal processing.
Professional
Recommended for professional applications that require better development, reporting, and analysis tools.
Above is a quick overview and links for purchasing LabVIEW for Windows Operating Systems. All licenses can be sold as one-year subscriptions or perpetual licenses. You can find more information about each edition and part numbers for other operating systems below.
The LabVIEW+ Suite
It’s LabVIEW, plus, more!
The LabVIEW+ Suite is a collection of LabVIEW, plus, DIAdem, TestStand, FlexLogger, InstrumentStudio and more NI Software. The Suite saves engineers time by providing purpose-built tools for measurement, analysis, and test.
Download: 788509-35
Tools for measurement, analysis, and test
- Measurement – Connect to and automate any instrument with LabVIEW. Take measurements quickly with FlexLogger and InstrumentStudio.
- Analysis – Perform calculation, instantly create charts and graphs, and build reports with DIAdem.
- Test – Develop and deploy validation and production test systems with TestStand.
Experience more benefits with the LabVIEW+ Suite
- Reduce development and maintenance time – Software is designed for engineers with specific features and tools that save time.
- Improve data analysis and utilisation – Use your data and create reports to share insights.
- Future proof your system – NI software is open and compatible with non-NI instruments and popular programming languages.
LabVIEW part numbers for all operating systems
Which edition is right for my project?
LabVIEW Base edition
- Recommended for desktop measurement applications
- Includes device drivers for NI hardware and third-party instruments
- Includes basic mathematics and signal processing
| Model number | License term | Operating system | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| One year subscription | Windows | Download |
LabVIEW Full edition
- Recommended for performing inline advanced mathematics and signal processing
- Required for signal processing add-ons
- Required for real-time and FPGA hardware
| Model number | License term | Operating system | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 784522-35 | One year subscription | Windows | Download |
| 788368-35 | One year subscription | Mac | Download |
| One year subscription | Linux | Download |
LabVIEW Professional edition
- Recommended for applications requiring code validation
- Includes code and application deployment capabilities
- Includes software engineering add-ons
| Model number | License term | Operating system | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| One year subscription | Windows | Download | |
| One year subscription | Mac | Download | |
| One year subscription | Linux | Download |
Learn more about included features and add-ons for each edition
Add select options (Windows only)
OS Support |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Mac | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Linux | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
Hardware Integration |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquiring data from NI hardware | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Acquiring data from third-party hardware | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Deploy to NI realtime hardware | N/A | ||
| Deploy to NI FGPA hardware | N/A |
|
Programming Capabilities |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native graphical programming | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Multithreaded code execution | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Code debugging | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Event-driven programming | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Object-oriented programming | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
Mathematics |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard math functions | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Probability and statistics | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Linear algebra | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Curve fitting | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Differential equations | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Interpolation and extrapolation | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Calculus | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
Signal Processing and Control |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal measurements | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Signal generation | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| PID and fuzzy logic | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Signal conditioning and filtering | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Windowing | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Signal operations | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Transforms | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Wavelet analysis | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Time series analysis | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Vision analysis | |||
| Audio, Vibration, and Distortion Measurements, Waveform Generator, Frequency, Transient, and Order Analysis |
Read, write and share data |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read and write to file | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Network communications | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Visualise and analyse image files | |||
| Web services | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Report generation for Microsoft Office | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Database connectivity | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
Software engineering tools |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphical diff | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Graphical Merge | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Dynamic code analysis | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Static code analysis | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Unit testing framework | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
Software interoperability and code integration |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call DLLs and .NET assemblies | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Integrate text-based source code (C/C++, Python, and more) | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Call MATLAB® code | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
Code deployment and distribution |
LabVIEW Base |
LabVIEW Full |
LabVIEW Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build executables | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Build shared libraries | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Build installers | N/A | N/A | INCLUDED |
| Control programs remotely through Internet | N/A | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| Create Web applications | SELECT ADD-ON | SELECT ADD-ON | SELECT ADD-ON |
Academic site licenses
Universities and educational institutes:
Contact Farnell for more information on Academic site licenses
EMEA: nienquiries@farnell.com
Software benefits
- Technical Support
- Access to online training (by products owned)
- Software updates and maintenance releases
- Access to previous NI software versions