Labview window scrollbar won't enable

[Jim from DME]

A very frustrating problem. Have you ever been editing with a labview window (6.1) when suddenly you notice that the scrollbars on the side and bottom of the window are no longer enabled? It happens very infrequently but when it does the only way I can edit around the window is to drag an object to one extreme or another to make the window move. Except for the scrollbars not functioning everything else seems to be fine, the vi still functions correctly. I would say, in the last year, this is the third time this has happened to me, so it doesn't happen that often. I think it is somehow related to using type defs but I can't be sure. If I try to copy all the code to a new window I get an Insane Object error. If anyone is familiar with
this problem I'd sure appreciate some help! Thanks.

[GrantM]

Hello,

Are you referring to the scroll bars on the front panel or the block diagram? By design, the scrollbars become disabled when the entire front panel or diagram fits in the window. As you've discovered, moving an object close to the edge of the window will cause the scrollbars to become enabled. You can also left-click and draw a selection box towards the edge of the screen to scroll. Or, if you have a wheel mouse, you can scroll vertically by rolling the wheel up or down. To scroll horizontally, put the cursor over the (disabled) horizontal scroll bar and roll the wheel.

For more information on insane object errors, see What Does an "Insane Object" Error
Mean and What Should I Do? If you continue to see insane object errors, please call technical support for further assistance. To initiate this procedure,

1. Go to http://www.ni.com and click on Support at the top.


2. In option 2, select "Phone NI" and click Continue.


3. Fill out information regarding your system and click "Solutions."


4. Click the "Call NI" button in the top right.

Happy coding,

Grant M.
National Instruments