Print VI's Front Panel for LabVIEW

[MikeParkin]

1. Overview

This example code prints the Front Panel of a VI.

2. Description

This example shows how to use the method "Panel to Printer" with a VI reference. It prints just the front panel to the current printer.

3. Requirements

• NI LabVIEW Base Development System 2012 (or compatible).

4. Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Download and open the example VI.
2. Confirm that the default printer in File >Print Window is the one you require.
3. On the front panel of this VI, use the control select VI/File to choose the VI of which you want to print the front panel.
4. Run this VI.
5. If you wish to save into a PDF instead of printing, select a device to do so in the printing preferences of your computer
   (Microsoft Print to PDF, Microsoft XPS Document Writer, CutePDF Writer, etc.)

5. Additional Information or References

• Print: Panel To Printer Method: http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361J-01/lvprop/vi_prnt_pnl_to_prnter/
• CutePDF Writer: http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp

**The code for this example has been edited to meet the new Community Example Style Guidelines.**