RT Worker Convert

The RT Worker Convert tool allows you to convert a Worker's Main.vi to its equivalent non-reentrant form Main NR.vi.

Be default, a Worker's Main VI is reentrant, allowing you to load multiple instances of a Worker within the same application. However, for development on NI real-time (RT) platforms such as a Compact RIO, it is preferential to use a Worker with a Main NR.vi instead.

The RT Worker Convert tool allows you to easily convert a Main.vi to and from Main NR.vi.

RT Worker Convert tool

When you open this tool, you will see the left list show Workers on your target with Main.vi's. The right list will show Workers on your target with Main NR.vi's.

Selecting one or more Workers in either list (mutually exclusive) and then pressing the 'Convert to...' button will replace the Worker's Main.vi with a Main NR.vi (or vice versa).

You can use a Worker with a Main NR.vi the same way you would a Worker with a Main.vi but note that because the VI is non-reentrant, you cannot load multiple instances of a Worker with a Main NR.vi.