Hide all application windows without having to write code in each vi.

[Shali]

Hi all,

I have an application that contains numerous dialog-vis.

The application can run in "Normal" mode, in this mode the operator performs settings and selections.

The application can also run in "Batch", in this mode it receives through a file all the required selections and settings.

It runs automatically. All the windows of the various vi's pop-up and then pop-down automatically until it finishes.

In this "Batch" mode, I would like to have a solution to the problem of all windows poping up. I would like all windows to be hidden without

having to set this feature programatically in each vi in the application.

Thank you in advance

Shali

[davidpcl]

Hi Shali,

As an idea what you could do is either maintain a list of all the vi's that you have open, or alternatively have a static list of vi's and then sequentially attempt to open a reference to each of them and use the show front panel property to hide each window.

Dave 

[Shali]

Hi Dave,

Thank you very much for your quick answer, that is also a good idea but:

The application running in "Batch",  is called by another program.

I am looking for a "strong" command, that can be done in the main application window or

by the calling program, maybe a windows command????

The application running in "Batch" is a uge application and is increasing all the time.

So I want a more "elegant" solution.

Of course, if I don't find it, i'll use yours.

Thanks again

Shali