Changing the strings[] parameter in a dynamically linked subvi

[derekemuff]

I am in a situation where I need to use subpanels to dynamically link subVIs for data entry. I also like to have the calling VI be able to modify the strings[] parameter of several of the enums in the subVI, but this does not appear to be possible as the subVI is not in edit mode. Does anyone know of a way around this?

I'm reading data from a file to initialize the enums, so I could have the subVI read the file instead, however I was hoping to do it once in the main VI and send the strings to the subVIs to speed up execution.

Thanks!

[RavensFan]

Use rings instead of enums.

[crossrulz · Accepted solution]

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derekemuff wrote:

I'm reading data from a file to initialize the enums, so I could have the subVI read the file instead, however I was hoping to do it once in the main VI and send the strings to the subVIs to speed up execution.

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That's impossible.  Enums are set in stone at runtime.  Oh wait, you are trying to use scripting at run-time.  Sorry, that doesn't work.  Notice that the property node for the Strings[] for the enum is blue?  That tells you that it is a scripting node and only useful for editing VIs during edit time.

As RavensFan said, you need to use a Ring.  Their data type is an actual number.