Keeping plot colors with the right data

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

 I apologize, but your example on this post is clearer.  I'll try this method. 

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

I understand how this works now, but can't find a 'color box' to insert into the block diagram.  Pity the novice.

[nathand]

I don't suppose you've considered upgrading to a newer version of LabVIEW?

You can search the palettes to find a function by name.  I believe the color box constant is under Programming -> Graphics and Sound -> Picture Functions.

[.aCe.]

Also:

Not sure if this works in 7.1

1. select color box on the front panel but drop it on the block diagram

or

2. quick drop (ctrl + space) in block diagram and type  Color Box Constant

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

No luck.  I found a box I could drop in the block diagram, but there is no control wire out.

[.aCe. · Accepted solution]

Basically its a number (three bytes which represent a colour in RGB), just wire a numeric constant.

For example green is

0x65FF59

[altenbach]

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rwbrook@integratedps.com wrote:

No luck.  I found a box I could drop in the block diagram, but there is no control wire out.

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What does that sentence mean? Can you attach a picture?

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

Excellent!  That I can do!  As far as upgrading, I was sent 8.0 while still under warranty and the vi that I bought the whole package to do would no longer work.  Hence, I backed off 8.0, went back to 7.1 and here I am.  There are usually ways to do everything I need to do.  Thank you for the explanation!

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

I found the RGB to color vi.  Should work fine.  Thanks to all.

[rwbrook@integratedps.com]

Success!  Thanks to all.

Ron