Creating Builds Programmatically LV8.0.1

Salut.
From LV8.0.1 help :
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Creating Builds Programmatically
You can use the BuildTargetBuildSpecification VI located in the vi.lib\AppBuilder directory to build source distributions programmatically from build specifications. If you have the Application Builder installed, you can use the VI to build stand-alone applications, shared libraries, Windows installers, and zip files programmatically. The VI is not available on the Functions palette.
Note The LabVIEW Professional Development System includes the Application Builder. If you use the LabVIEW Base Package or Full Development System, you can purchase the Application Builder separately by visiting the National Instruments Web site.
The BuildTargetBuildSpecification VI creates a build from a build specification that you specify in the Name of build specification input. If you do not specify a build specification, the VI creates builds from all build specifications in the specified LabVIEW project. You must specify the path and filename of the project to use in the Path to project input.
If you want the VI to create a build from a build specification located in a target that is not My Computer, specify a target in the Name of target input.
After you run the VI, you can view the path to the completed build files in the Generated files output.
END QUOTE
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QUOTE After you run the VI, you can view the path to the completed build files in the Generated files output.END QUOTE
Does someone know how to also get the created installer files? (i only get the exe output files)
2- How can i start the build status feedback window when using the BuildTargetBuildSpecification.vi?

Hi jacemdom,
I hope you're doing well. I have tested building an Installer specification on my end, and I am seeing the same results. The correctly passes in the appropriate build specification reference, but no files are actually generated as you have noticed. I am currently looking for more documentation for you on the BuildTargetBuildSpecification as it is a relatively new feature. Regarding the status window with this VI, it looks like that feature is currently unsupported. I will verify this an update you with what I find. Have a great day!
Thaison V
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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