1. New Blank Package Configuration File

Creates a new empty package configuration file. If you have an existing file open with unsaved changes then you will be prompted to save changes to your existing file first.

2. Open an Existing package Configuration File
Displays a file dialog where you can browse to an existing package configuration file. If you have an existing file open with unsaved changes then you will be prompted to save changes to your existing file first.

3. Save

This will save the configuration to the existing file location. If this is the first time that a save is performed then you will be prompted for a filename. If you have chosen to include the packages in the configuration file, and the file is not locally accessible then VIPM will perform a download of the packages before they are saved. If this is the case, then it might take a few minutes to complete the save.

4. Apply Package Configuration
This will open a dialog from where you can select an existing package configuration file to apply. The file must be in the format: filename.vipc. After a package configuration file is selected, a package confirmation dialog will appear listing all the packages that will be installed. Applying a configuration performs an installation of all the packages specified in the configuration file.

5. Scan Project for Package Dependencies
This scans your existing LabVIEW source code project and finds all packages in-use by that project. This will bring up a file dialog where you can browse to a top-level VI or a folder of VIs to use as the basis of your scan. After the scan is complete you will be presented with a results list in a Package Action Confirmation Window

Note: VIPM does not currently support LabVIEW *.lvproj files. Also, in order for VIPM to determine the required packages, they must already be installed on your selected LabVIEW version.

6. Abort Current Action

Certain actions in the Package Configuration Editor can be aborted by pressing this button.

7. LabVIEW Versions

Package configuration files are configured for a single LabVIEW version. The LabVIEW versions available in the configuration are listed in this list box. The user can view/edit them by selecting + Add – Remove LabVIEW Version option from the list.

You can also right-click on this selector to launch the selected LabVIEW version.

8. Package Grouping Filter

This tool provides a basic filter for the list of packages to be viewed. The following groupings are available:

All: Show all packages regardless of group type.

Not Compatible: Only show packages in the package list that are not compatible with the selected LabVIEW version or operating system.

Missing Dependency: Only show packages in the package list that have missing dependencies.

Upgrade Available: Only show installed packages in the package list that have newer versions available.

9. Search

This box allows you to search the current list of packages. Only packages that contain the search text will be displayed in the main package list.

10. Throbber

When animated, the throbber indicates that the Package Configuration Editor is busy.

When not animated (static), the throbber indicates that the Package Configuration Editor is in idle state.