Tips to open VI file
Can't open the VI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VI files as well as a list of programs that support VI files.
VI file extension
| File Name |
LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format |
| File Developer |
National Instruments |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The VI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VI file on each system platform.
What is VI file?
The VI file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is National Instruments. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The LabVIEW application is recommended to open the file. It was released by National Instruments Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VI file.
How to open VI file?
The main problem with LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format is that the VI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open VI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install LabVIEW
The first step is to check if the computer has the LabVIEW program installed. To do this, enter the name LabVIEW into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VI files.
Programs to open VI file
Remember to download programs supporting VI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of LabVIEW with VI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VI file still does not use the LabVIEW program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the LabVIEW application as the default for handling the VI file.
Step 3. Update LabVIEW to the latest version
If, however, after binding LabVIEW with LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the National Instruments Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the VI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of VI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact National Instruments
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the VI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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