RTM File Extension

What is RTM file?

File with .RTM extension contains LabVIEW VI virtual instrument menu data. RTM files use a format developed by National Instruments specifically for LabVIEW. The format is proprietary and each version of LabVIEW uses modified version of it.

A menu can comprise of:

• default application commands,
• Custom user-created elements,
• VI functions,
• VI operations.

Elements of given menu can be further divided to create submenus. Menu editor allows users to add, remove, or sort menu elements, as well as create submenus and custom control groups and views. Menu separators are also configurable. LabVIEW interface supports copy-and-paste menu editing. Each VI can have its own custom menu. Custom menus can be created using the default menu as a template for further customization or from scratch.

RTM files can be used by more than one virtual instrument using a link feature. It is also possible to manually select RTM file directory for selected VI by editing RunTimeMenuPath variable. The function allows users to use different language versions that can be switched in programmatic way. RTM files can be included with executable files for virtual instruments. LabVIEW development environment was released in 1986 for Macintosh computers as a data management and device control and automation software. LabVIEW is available for various platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Linux. The software uses G programming language, a graphical language for controlling well-defined functional units called virtual instruments. Block diagram determines execution of programs.

Programs which support RTM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support RTM files. Files with RTM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 03/08/2022

How to open file with RTM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RTM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the LabVIEW

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RTM files is that no program that can handle RTM files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download LabVIEW and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support RTM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit LabVIEW website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of LabVIEW

You still cannot access RTM files although LabVIEW is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of LabVIEW installed, it may not support RTM format. The latest version of LabVIEW should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign LabVIEW to RTM files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate RTM files with latest version of LabVIEW you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the RTM file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where LabVIEW is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RTM files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the RTM file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with RTM extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the RTM is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RTM file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the RTM in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the RTM is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. RTM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the RTM file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the RTM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with RTM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle LabVIEW

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with RTM extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RTM files.

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