LabVIEW System Tray Application / Windows Service

[Mattholemew]

Is it possible to build a system tray or windows service application using LabVIEW 8.0?  I would like to build 3 background process LabVIEW apps that do stuff but don't have a high impact on the computer's user interface (similar to a windows service or a system tray application).  I know that one can create system tray applications by buying a 3rd party toolkit, but is there a way in 8.0 to accomplish this without having to buy even more software?

Is there a better alternative than what I am after to building background processes in LabVIEW 8.0?

Thanks,

-Matt

[Evan]

Here is a KB that talks about making a LabVIEW service

digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/21BA0F671A63A60386256CB4004DF99B?OpenDocument

And here is an example that shows how to do a system tray LabVIEW app.  You shoul dbe able to use the 2 to get you on your way.

"This example contains a ActiveX Server with a easy to use Interface and
LabVIEW VI's to create and control an Icon in the Windows System Tray Area.

The ActiveX Server is created with LabWindows/CVI and Source Code is included.
But LabWindows/CVI is not required to use this example with LabVIEW. If needed
You can use this Source code to make modifications to the Server. In this case
you will need LabWindows/CVI.

Installation:
1. Extract all files
2. Run setup.exe. This will install and register the Tray Icon ActiveX server with Windows, and install the LabVIEW VI to the \User.lib folder.
3. Start LabVIEW and open the 'LabVIEW Tray Example.vi' From the Functions Palette -> All Functions -> User Library -> Tray Icon Palette

Message Edited by Support on 01-30-2006 08:13 AM

[Khalid]

Hi Evan,

The link isn't working..  mind reposting?

Thanks,

-Khalid

[tst]

Here's the tutorial for the service.

And here's where the ActiveX tray object can be found.

[Mattholemew]

Thanks, Everyone!!!!

That was exactly what I was looking for, and these suggestions will help out tremendously!

-Matt