File extension VI
| File type | LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format |
| Developer | National Instruments |
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What is a VI file?
VI is the file extension that is given by the LabVIEW development environment. VI files are used to store data that allows you to create LabVIEW projects based on them. The user can also execute a project from scratch, but using VI templates often shortens the process. Such a project is a so-called virtual instrument.
LabVIEW is a specific environment where the creation of a program is done by combining graphic symbols. It is used for research and simulation of the operation of real tools. It is a visual programming language.
Program(s) that can open the .VI file
How to open VI files
If you cannot open the VI file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VI among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VI file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VI format files
The inability to open and operate the VI file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the LabVIEW Virtual Instrument Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VI file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VI file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VI from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VI format
- The VI file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VI file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VI file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VI file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VI file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VI file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 04/07/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VI) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VI file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VI file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VI) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.