The newest update to MacOS "Big Sur" creates and incompatibility with MotorLab, but we have identified a solution:
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions
If the above solution does not work, you may need to run the labs on an alternate computer (e.g., friend / family member)
When I try to run the MotorLab program I get an error saying "No software will be installed or removed" What is wrong?
This message indicates that the MotorLab software is already sucessfully installed on your computer. You can find the app under Motorlab in the Start menu, by searching for "MotorLab" in the search box next to the start menu, or by clicking the MotorLab icon on the desktop. Do not try to run the "Motorlab_2021_setup" again.
If you cannot locate the MotorLab program in the start menu, please uninstall all previous installed versions of MotorLab using "Apps and Features" and try to reinstall MotorLab from the setup file
If you receive this error your LabView runtime engine may have become corrupted. Please follow the steps below to download and install the updated version.
1) Download the updated RTE from the link provided: LabVIEW_RTE2019_MacOS.dmg
2) Open the .dmg file and double click the installer.
3) Once the installer completes, try launching MotorLab.
This message indicates that you either did not perform all of the installation steps as indicated (if you used the .dmg installer), or that you have used the "update" download without first using the FULL installer.In rare cases, the Labview runtime engine may have become corrupted.Please try to reinstall MotorLab using the latest MacOS package file (.pkg)
If the runtime engine is corrupted, you may need to upgrade your runtime engine. Please follow the steps below to download and install the updated version.
1) Download the updated RTE from the link provided: LabVIEW_RTE2019_MacOS.dmg
2) Open the .dmg file and double click the installer.
3) Once the installer completes, try launching MotorLab.
Please see steps 8-11 in the Mac installation instructions.
Issue: You see a message stating that "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk."
Please see steps 2-4 in the Windows installation instructions.
When running the "Feedback / Knowledge of Results" lab, I get to the instructions page for Condition 6, but there is no "OK" button and I cannot continue.
We have fixed this bug in an updated version. Please go to the Downloads page and install the latest version of MotorLab.
When I try to run the MotorLab program I get an error saying "LabVIEW: (Hex 0xF) Resource not found: lvanlys.dll; "
This error stems from an incompatibility with certain AMD Ryzen processors.
Try the following steps to resolve the issue:
1. Uninstall MotorLab, download the latest 32-bit Windows Version from the downloads page and re-install this version.
2. If it still does not work you may need to try installing MotorLab on a friend or family member's computer instead - as there seems to be an unknown compatibility issue.
Please make sure to install MotorLab first and to try to run it at least one time. Refer to the installation instructions for more information.