MyRIO functions palatte

I'm using a myRIO with LabVIEW for the first time. I watched some videos by Veneet, and am curious why my function palatte does not have the same timing functions as seen in the Measuring Loop Timing in LabVIEW FPGA video. I have attached two screenshots, showing MAX and the myRIO project, and also my functions palatte. Any insight is appreciated.
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I have just tried what you have suggested, and I am not able to select myRIO as my project type. The attached screenshot is what comes up after slecting File>New>FPGA Project.
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