Deploying code in debug vs run as startup

[Doug Norman]

Originally Posted by MaxMax161

For instance whenever we build the project and run as startup it takes only a few seconds to deploy but loading debug code to the robot takes roughly ten minutes (when running robot main). Why is there such a difference between these two methods of deploying the same code? Is there anyway to make deploying faster?

The reason there is such a difference is actually a bug in LabVIEW RT. Here is a work around. When your robot is in "Run as startup" mode (like right after a match) try this:
1. Close Robot Main.vi (but not the project).
2. In the project, right-click on RT CompactRIO Target and choose Connect.
3. Click OK at the Conflict Resolution dialog.
4. Once connected, reopen and run Robot Main.vi.

[Greg McKaskle]

A slightly faster way of working around the bug is to leave the VIs open, then connect, say OK in the dialog, close the VIs, open RobotMain, and then run it.

This is equivalent to unsetting the startup app before doing a debug session. This is more permanent though, and you will want to be sure to make a startup app before you go to a competition.

Greg McKaskle