LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation (CDSim) Module is an add-on for LabVIEW that allows you to model, analyze, and simulate dynamic systems. Versions between 2018 and 2021 are particularly significant as they represent the final years of full support before the module was deprecated in 2023. National Instruments Core Capabilities
2. Version-by-Version Evolution (2018–2021)
LabVIEW 2018 (Control Design and Simulation Module 18.0)
Key Focus: Real-Time Simulation Deployment
2018 Version
3. Installation (2018 vs 2019–2021)
- 2018: Separate installer from NI DVD or ni.com/downloads.
- 2019–2021: Installed via NI Package Manager (search "LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module").
- License: Requires activation (evaluation or purchased serial). 2021 requires 2021 license file.
The LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation (CD&S) Module is an essential add-on for engineers and researchers focused on analyzing dynamic systems, designing sophisticated controllers, and deploying them to real-time hardware. Spanning versions from 2018 through 2021, this module remains a cornerstone for Model-Based Design (MBD) within the National Instruments ecosystem. Core Capabilities and Features