Can Vision Builder launch an executable file (exe) or batch file (bat)?

I know it can write system variables or read/write ini but am hoping there is a way to launch an executable. I do not have LabVIEW, only Vision Builder.
Thanks!
Pete

Hi Pete,
Unfortunately, Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (VBAI) does not include any native feature to launch an executable without also using LabVIEW. If you were using LabVIEW, you could use VBAI to launch a LabVIEW VI which then in turn launches an executable. You could also create a custom VBAI step using LabVIEW and an additional toolkit, but again this will not be possible without additional software.
Let us know if we can offer any more information!
Best,
Andy C.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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