Difference control refnum and control reference

[Gary1wang]

Hi guys.

I am new on labview reference, can you explain difference between control refnum and control reference. 

Gary Wang

[BillMe]

Are you sure you don't mean "refnum control"? That is a front panel control that can be selected as a reference to any one of several data types such as application, VI (including strictly typed), control or indicator. Whereas the "control reference" is a block diagram object that points to a specific control on your front panel (it can also be "linked" to other objects so it is similar to a "refnum control" in that respect).