The LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module is an add-on for the LabVIEW programming environment designed to help engineers simulate dynamic systems, design controllers, and deploy control systems to real-time hardware. Spanning the versions from 2018 to 2021, the module evolved alongside the core LabVIEW platform to support more complex industrial and research applications. Core Capabilities
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
Key Features of LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module labview control design and simulation module 2018 2021
Compatibility varies; initially lacked support for some co-simulation tools Core Functions Control Design Assistant, System Identification Maintained core VIs; added enhanced Python and SFTP support Deployment Targets RT targets with at least 32 MB RAM Enhanced support for NI Linux Real-Time targets Core Module Capabilities (Both Versions) Control Design and Simulation Module - NI
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Caution: The 2019 release deprecated the legacy "Simulation Interface Toolkit" (SIT), moving all functionality into the core module.
| Resource | 2018 | 2021 |
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| Official Manual | labview\manuals\CDSModule.pdf | Online help – Control Design Manual (updated 2021) |
| Example Finder | Help → Find Examples → Control Design | Same, plus Simulation with FMU examples |
| Training Course | NI Course 1500 (obsolete) | LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation (current) |
| Community | NI Forums (2018 archive) | NI Discussion Forums + Python Integration Q&A | The LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module is
Benefits of Using LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module