Is it possible to create a dynamic front panel??

[EKrille]

Hello!

I just wonder if it is possible to use a dynamic front panel? For example, if you have a case structure, you want some buttons visible only when a particular case is used.

Possible or not possible, that is the question!?!

🙂

/Krille

[NeilR]

Hi

A dynamic front panel as you describe is readily achievable with LabView through the use of property nodes. Check out the "Visible" property. This allows you to display or hide controls or indicators on your front panel as you wish.

Good luck

Neil

[EKrille]

Is this perhaps some functions that are not included in Labview Base Package??

I can find the invoke node and property nod. But I can not find the functions inside them.

[NeilR]

Hi again

No, the property node is basic functionality that is common to all packages.
If you create a property node for your control and then right click you will get a menu.
Select "Properties" and you will get another menu showing all of the properties that are
available for that particular control. You can then select the property that you wish to
read or write to. The "Visible" property is the one that appears by default for a button.
See the attached picture for an image.

Neil

[NeilR]

Here is a very simple example using LabView 7.0.

Hope this helps
Neil

[EKrille]

Thank u, I found the problem. I had a invoke nod that was set to application instead of VI.

🙂

[EKrille]

Thank you for the example!
I think I understand now.
This open new way of programming graphical interface.
Very useful!!