File Extension Library


.VI File Extension

  • Developer by: National Instruments
  • Category: Data Files

What are .VI files and how to open them?

Can't open .VI file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .VI file.

What is a .VI file extension?

.VI file extension is created by National Instruments. .VI has been classified as Data Files.

.VI is LabVIEW Virtual Instrument File

Program created with LabVIEW, a scientific testing and measurement application; referred to as a "virtual instrument" because it imitates the appearance and operation of a physical instrument, such as a multimeter or oscilloscope.

Virtual instruments can be created from scratch or built from a VI template included with the LabVIEW software.

List of all softwares that can open the LabVIEW Virtual Instrument File
Windows
National Instruments LabVIEW
Mac
National Instruments LabVIEW
Linux
National Instruments LabVIEW

How to fix problems with .VI files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .VI files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .VI file format
  2. You need to check the .VI file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)