Why is there no function to reverse "Index & Bundle Cluster Array"

[altenbach]

The function Index & Bundle Cluster Array can be quite useful and mimics a bundle in a for loop.

The reverse operation (= unbundle in a for loop!) would be equally useful.

 I wonder why it is not part of LabVIEW. Seems like an omission. 😉

I suggest to add it with the same icon graphics, but with left and right halves swapped.

(See also this example)

Message Edited by altenbach on 06-17-2009 01:21 PM

[altenbach]

The new function could be called "Index & Unbundle Cluster array" 😄

[PJM_Labview]

Yes ! (especially for the usecase you outline in your screenshot, this will make sorting cluster with pointer a lot nicer [and possibly] faster.)

I almost wrote about that idea a week ago (and then I forgot about it) ...

[Darren]

I always wondered if that function existed somewhere, and I just couldn't find it.  🙂  I agree this would be a great addition.

-D

[JackDunaway]

It would be sweet if you could Unbundle By Name here, and it could be resized up and down to only select the items you want. I would not use it otherwise (I avoid Bundle/Unbundle without name like the plague)

[altenbach]

The "unbundle by name" version has apparently been suggested here.

[TCPlomp]

This is allready available as an XNode on LAVA, for anyone not wanting to wait.

Ton

[ghighuphu]

Any news on this topic, please? Cheers, one brave bundle- & array-fighter

[X.]

As TCPlomp pointed out, the XNode works just fine. if you use VIPM, it is a snap to install. Just don't forget to install the lava_lib_LabVIEW_API_scripting_tools library first, as it is needed.

[ConnerP]

I have been using LV for 4 years now and never noticed Index & Bundle Cluster Array. Holy crap thank you for that!

[Christina_R]

Even though this Idea has a relatively high number of kudos, LabVIEW R&D is currently declining to add new language elements unless they have a very compelling advantage. In this case, the desired output can be coded with existing constructs without too much difficulty.