How Im getting rid from controls and local variables?

[HaD]

Hello,

In my project im using a lot of controls, beacuse i need to use local variables (i dont want to fill my diagrams with lot of wires).

Is there any way not to use some kind of local variables without creating controls?

Tnx,

HaD

[GerdW]

Hi HaD,

the usual way to get rid of local variables is to use wires.
Creating controls just to have some local variables is common when you want to translate a text based program to LabView. Once you understand are familiar with the dataflow you can/should replace the locals with wires.

Locals are useful to write values to controls or to read values from indicators - that's the reason for their existance.

[HaD]

Im looking after a way to store variables in memory without using controls.

Message Edited by HaD on 08-08-2007 06:31 AM

[ssk]

You could use globals instead. That way the inicators/controls are on a separate panel.

If you do not want lots of wires, you could bundle your data and just unbundle when you need a particular control's value. Or, if the data is of the same type, use arrays.

ssk

[GerdW]

Hi HaD,

"to store variables in memory without using controls" in LabView is done by wires

[HaD]

if ull look at my question ull c that i know that wire do that job. but i want a way to do it without wires..

i want to do it as same as i can create array (i can create array in front panel, or in block diagram). so i want a way to create local variable from block diagram only.

Message Edited by HaD on 08-08-2007 07:03 AM

[GerdW]

Hi HaD,

as said before: there is no way to create a blockdiagram-only local.
And wires are to most efficient way to store data! And this answers your question very well/precise

Message Edited by GerdW on 08-08-2007 02:08 PM

[ssk]

GerdW's comments were 'tongue in cheek'!

I am not sure why you want to avoid using wires, that is what LabVIEW is about and it is the core process for data transfer.

The key to great LabVIEW programming is keeping the diagram clear and readable even when you have huge amounts of data to deal with. This is done by planning your application and using all of the tools available to you (subvis, clusters, arrays) etc.

Good luck (or maybe post the code for people to comment on ways of presenting the diagram).

ssk

[HaD]

You know that its not possible, or you just guessing...?

[ssk]

I have been using LV for 10+ years and have always had to use wires! It would be like writing C code with no text!!

ssk