How do I position a window dynamically?

[mike_22]

I want my customized "Get Serial Number" vi to be in one of two positions on the screen.  How can I get the system screen metrics so I can determine the (top,left) coordinates of the vi window, and set the position of the window within the vi?

Thanks,

Mike

[Darin.K]

If you are using a PC, the screen size can be found using the .NET Property Node under Systems.Windows.Forms.SystemInformation.PrimaryMonitorSize

You can move the vi front panel using a property node with a reference to 'This VI'.  I have enclosed a not-too-elegant yet functional example.  Hope this helps.

-Darin

Message Edited by Darin.K on 07-16-2009 06:55 PM

[Darin.K · Accepted solution]

For those of you not tethered to PCs, a more platform-independent method for the screen size would be the Display WkSpace property, just pass an application reference to the property node and select DisplayWkSpace property.

-Darin

[mike_22]

Thanks to both of you.