Unlike other programming languages, the LabVIEW help system is very good and easy to understand (mainly because they can refer directly to the picture without you having to interpret cryptic "Conventions Used in This Guide" issues. (What to brackets mean? What do italics mean? etc.)
Start off with enabling context help by clicking on the [?] in the top right corner of every VI front panel and block diagram, or by pressing <CTRL> + <h>. Mousing over just about anything now gives a brief description of the node. Most of the context help also has a link to detailed help, too. NI has done an excellent job of making the detailed help easy to understand.
When I first started with LabVIEW, the LabVIEW help system was my best friend. Although a close runner up was the search box.
Bill
(Mid-Level minion.)
My support system ensures that I don't look totally incompetent.
Proud to say that I've progressed beyond knowing just enough to be dangerous. I now know enough to know that I have no clue about anything at all.
Humble author of the
CLAD Nugget.