string to array of strings to path

[Chris_H]

Hello,

I want to read in a bunch of paths in the form of a long string such as:

C:\Files1;C:\Files2;C:\Files3....

such that when i enter it into labview it will seperate that string at the (;), store it in an array of strings, and then allow me to pass it into a while loop. Which vi can best accoplish this?

Thanks

[RobAfton]

I'd use the Match Pattern vi in the Strings Palette.  It allows you to search for a character and then gives you the string before and after the match.

I attatched a vi that you should be able to tweak to get it to do exactly what you want.

Enjoy!

~Rob Afton

[LV_Pro · Accepted solution]

Or just use the spreadsheet string to array function.

[Chris_H]

LV_Pro

It will not let me create that string array constant. it only lets me use numeric types. how did you get that string constant?

[Chris_H]

nevermind i got it

[altenbach]

Also make sure to change the delimiter to ";"