Programmatically Creating Image of a Tab

[diarmaede]

Is there a way to programmatically create an image file of specific tabs of a VI's front panel?  This would have to happen automatically, so a user will not be able to select the tab.

Thanks.

[GerdW]

Hi diarmaede,

Set the tab to the page you need and read the tab image using a method node of the tab container...

This usually works with every control.

[diarmaede]

Thanks.  How do I select the tab I want to image?  Can I specify the tab I want to image without having the front panel show that image?  I would like to select the tab to image without changing what a user sees on the front panel.

[GerdW]

Hi,

I think you will have to switch the page to show the one you want to create an image from to front...

When the user shouldn't see this you could create a 2nd VI off-screen or hidden with the same tab container on the front panel.

[Kyle97330 · Accepted solution]

If you defer panel updates, switch the tab, get the image, switch back, and then un-defer updates you don't need to use a hidden tab or other workaround to avoid a flicker: