You work in medical devices or aerospace. The software running the end-of-line tester was validated against FDA or FAA regulations 20 years ago. Re-compiling the source in a newer LabVIEW version would cost $100,000 in re-validation. RTE 6.1 allows you to keep the validated binary running.
Using the runtime engine allows companies to distribute test and measurement executables to dozens of production-line PCs without buying individual, expensive LabVIEW development licenses for every station. Technical Specifications and Requirements labview runtime engine 6.1
| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Version | 6.1 | | Developer | National Instruments (NI) | | Installation File Names | LVRunTimeEng.exe / lvruntimeeng.msi | | Approx. Engine Size | ~4 MB (plus application size) | | Bitness | 32-bit only | | Role | Runs pre-compiled LabVIEW 6.1 EXEs and DLLs | | Status | Legacy / End-of-Life; minimal official support | You work in medical devices or aerospace