How do I perform an Open VI Ref for a VI in my EXE?

Question

Good evening,
I'm building a LV8.5 VI into an EXE using application builder.  I am trying to get a reference to a SubVI using Open VI Reference.  When I wire the subvi name as a string, I get an Error 1004 failure and the dialog says "the VI is not in memory".
I also tried the Open VI Reference by wiring a path that includes the EXE name prepended  C:\MyApp\MyEXE.exe\MyVI.vi
When I tried this I got an Error 7 for File not Found
Does anyone know the proper way to include a SubVI in an EXE to be accessed later with Open VI Reference?  I'm not certain if my VI that I'm loading dynamically was actually included in my EXE or if I'm providing the correct location for Open VI Reference.
Any advice or examples is appreciated.  I'm using LV8.5 with the application builder.
Thanks,
Chris Norris
Embla Systems, Inc.

Answer 1

This definately sounds like you have not placed your vi into your executable. When you dynamically call a vi, it is not included automatically into the exe. You have to add it as a support file. There is a window in the exe builder where at the top left you select your "top level vi" then below that your "support vis" Make sure that the vi you are trying to call is included in the support vi list.
If you are always calling the same vi, even multiple times, there is a way to get the path without as much bother. Create a static reference to your vi. It is a little icon into which you place your vi on the diagram. Pull the reference from this, then use the properties vi to get the path. Open your vi reference using this path. Do not use the static reference to do things to the vi, as this can cause problems for you, especially if close the calling vi.
Good luck,
CyberTazer
Software Systems Engineer