| Aspect | LabVIEW 2018 | LabVIEW 2021 | |--------|--------------|----------------| | Supported LabVIEW | 2018 (32 & 64-bit) | 2021 SP1 (32 & 64-bit) | | OS Compatibility | Win 7, 8.1, 10 (LTSC) | Win 10 (1909+), Win 11, Server 2019/2022 | | Real-Time OS | NI Linux RT, VxWorks 7 | NI Linux RT 2021, Phar Lap ETS deprecated | | Python Integration | No native Python node | Python Node with Control & Simulation interoperability |
If you are planning to upgrade an existing project from 2018 to 2021, there are a few specific "gotchas" to watch out for.
By the time LabVIEW 2021 was released, the focus had shifted heavily toward 64-bit computing and modern OS compatibility. The Control Design and Simulation Module in 2021 isn't a radical rewrite, but it benefits significantly from the core LabVIEW engine updates.
Key Improvements in 2021:
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