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Generate Randomized Array of Strings (Configurable Probability) using LabVIEW

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‎12-03-2012 09:02 PM
Last Edited by: Member Example_Scrubber_Hauyou ‎08-17-2017 09:21 PM

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    Software

  • LabVIEW

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Overview

When provided with an array of strings and a corresponding array of numerics (which designates the probability that the string at the same index of the paired array will be "selected"), this VI returns a randomized array of the elements given. 

 

Description

This VI returns a randomized array of the elements given.  It does this by normalizing the probability values provided and comparing them to a random value between 0 and 1.

 

Requirements

  • LabVIEW 2012( (or compatible)


Steps to Implement or Execute Code

  1. Run the VI

 

 Additional Information or References

Front Panel

StringRandomizerFP.png

 

Block Diagram

StringRandomizerBD.png

 

 **This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.** 

Tom L.

Example code from the Example Code Exchange in the NI Community is licensed with the MIT license.

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