Using IEngine.UnloadAllModules to unload Labview

Hi,
I currently have a problem with a DLL I'm using. The problem with the DLL is understood but as it is from a 3rd party vendor it can't be fixed.
The DLL is called from TestStand, via a labview VI. If the DLL returns an error, it needs to unloaded from memory - either by closing Labview or by selecting "File->Unload All Modules".
I have included a ActiveX step in the cleanup of the sequence which will call Iengine.UnloadAllModules(). This appears to work for this case but is this safe, i.e. affect database/report generation or any other known issues?
I've attached example code, if it helps.
Message Edited by SandmanUK on 02-08-2006 02:34 PM
Charlie Rodway
Test Design Engineer
Rolls-Royce Controls and Data Services Ltd
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unloadallmodules.zip ‏72 KB

Hi Jon,
Thanks for your help
Charlie Rodway
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Rolls-Royce Controls and Data Services Ltd

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