Outputting waveform graphs as a file and editing colors

[Danjohn]

I have a waveform graph as an output of my Labview vi.  I want to output the vi as a file to insert into a presentation.  The graph is in a for loop and changes at the different loop intervals.  Is there a way to get the wave form graph to output to a file, and is there a way to set specific time or loop count increments to output the data?

I also wanted to change the background color of the waveform graph which is black.  In properties I found way to change the line and point colors, but I couldn't get the background color to change.  Is there a way to change the background color on a waveform graph?

[JLS]

Hello,

I am not sure what you mean by "is there a way to set specific time or loop count increments to output the data?".  If you mean can you send parts of your data out of your subVI at various times, the answer will be no.  That is, you should design your VI to output the pieces you want, and then use it in a loop to extract the pieces.

There is a way to generate a picture file of your waveform graph so you can use it in a presentation; simply print your VI to file!  From the File menu choose Print..., and then

1. Select your VI

2. Choose the front panel option (unless you want to print the block diagram images and more as well)

3.  After clicking next a couple times, choose HTML as the "Destination"... the folder you print to will contain a an html file as well as a .png file of your front panel.

I have attached the png file I generated, which not only shows that the png file can be generated, but also shows that I have changed the background color (using the color tool; hold down shift and right click, and choose the tool that looks like a paint brush) to a radiant green.

Ok, hopefully this helps, and if something has not been addressed here, perhaps you can clarify the statement I wasn't sure about indicated above.

Thank you,

Best Regards,

JLS