General Options

Pressing the General tab on the options window will display the startup settings for VIPM as shown below.

Figure 46 - General options Tab

1. Check for Package Updates on Startup

Enabling this option will compare the packages currently listed in your library with the ones available over the internet every time VIPM is launched. If you do not have a continuous connection to the internet then you may want to turn this option off to speed up the loading of VIPM.

2. Check for New Version of VIPM on Startup

Enabling this option will check for the newer version of VIPM over the internet every time it is launched. If a new version is available, you will get a pop-up dialog indicating this, with the option to download.

3. Show Only Installable Packages in Package List

This option will filter the packages list to only display packages installable on the selected LabVIEW version or operating system.

4. Show VIPM Legend

This option can toggle the VIPM legend on or off. If the legend is already visible, then this can turn the legend off. The legend is displayed in the bottom right corner of the package list.