Search for used VI from palette

[s.h._tech]

Hello everyone,

I programmed some code a few years ago where I used a specific VI from the built in palette ('Flatten to XML') and want to look at the VI. The VI is stored in a project >100VIs and I am not able to find the right VI based on my naming.

I know that I can search for VIs that I created and are used in the project , but it does not search for the 'built-in' function. I tried both names for english and german (since the UI is in german).

Is there a way to search for used 'built-In' VIs?

[GerdW · Accepted solution]

Hi sh,

1. Ctrl-F to open the search window in LabVIEW.
2. Select to search for "Objects".
3. Then search for that "Flatten to XML" function…

[wiebe@CARYA · Accepted solution]

Alternatively:

1. Put the function (any function or VI) on a (new) diagram
2. Select it.
3. Press CTRL+F

It will be selected automatically.

Note the search options! It can be set to search only the current VI, or the current VI and it's sub VIs. You might not find the function with the wrong settings!

Also note that only VIs in memory will be searched. Usually, you open the main VI, and all relevant subVIs will be loaded. But if the function is in a VI that is not in the hierarchy, it won't be searched. Worse case, you can use explorer and list all VIs in the project folder (search for *.vi). Then drag\drop them all on a new diagram. Now they are all in memory.

[s.h._tech]

I searched via Strg+F in the 'Project-Window' and not the main VI-Instance.

Thanks for the help

[wiebe@CARYA]

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@s.h._tech wrote:

I searched via Strg+F in the 'Project-Window' and not the main VI-Instance.

Thanks for the help

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That (Find Project Items) searches for VI names in the project.

It doesn't seem to be what you want.