.LVM File Extension

LabVIEW Measurement File

The lvm files contain data recorded by LabVIEW tool. Viewable in Excel or text editors. Open using LabVIEW to view lvm files. Probably cannot convert lvm files to other formats. National Instruments C...

General Information

Title LVM File Extension
Extension .lvm
Full Form LabVIEW Measurement File
File Type Data File
Developer National Instruments
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store measurements
Additional Functions Data logging, Data analysis
Features ASCII format, Spreadsheet-like

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Scientific Research Yes
Engineering Yes
Data Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version LabVIEW 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tdms, .csv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LabVIEW Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
DIAdem Commercial Windows
FlexLogger Commercial Windows