Converting VIM to VI Instance (Scripting)

[McQuillan]

Hi All,

I've been having issues generally with VIMs and thought I would just create a scripting tool that quickly converted VIMs to VIs (and make it a QD shortcut or similar). Anyway, the 'replace' scripting method doesn't like replacing VIMs with VIs.

Here's some proof of concept code I've been playing with - hopefully, someone can see an obvious mistake. - I don't really want to have to "delete the SubVIM, insert new VI, rewire...".

Order of operation:

1. Get a reference to SubVIs and filter for VIMs
2. Create a copy of the VIM and save as a VI
3. Replace VIM with new VI

Does anyone have any thoughts on why this doesn't work / quick workarounds (quicker than deleting, placing, rewiring etc)?

Cheers,

Tom

[thols]

May I ask what issues you had with VIMs? I had some with LV2018 before SP1 (or was it SP2...). I am using them as often as I can now and haven't had a hiccup since then.

[paul_cardinale]

You're right, it doesn't work.  I don't see anything wrong, but I kind of remember having problems with the Replace method some time ago.