Using set cursor.vi in an executable

[_S_G]

I am running the VI and the executable on the same PC.

[Marc_A]

While I can't offer a solution, I can confirm the problem you're having. I'm on 8.2 and I can set any cursor in the VI, but not in the executable. I'm not sure why this is, maybe an applications engineer can shed some light on the problem.

[johnsold]

Some of the cursors, such as the paintbrush mentioned in an earlier post, are only relevant in edit mode and you cannot edit a built application. I do not see anything in the documentation, but this may be what is happening. Are the inaccessible cursors ones which are only used in edit mode?

Lynn

[_S_G]

You may be right.  Somebody from NI needs to confirm this.  However, if that is the case, I should not be able to set the paintbrush cursor in a VI that is running, because it is no longer in edit mode, but in run mode. 

Also, I am not able to use custom cursors from a .cur file in a built application even though I successfully use them in a vi.

[Nick R]

This is actually a known issue that some of the cursors will not show up in an executable. R&D is aware of the problem and they are currently working on a solution. One workaround that I am aware of is referencing the cursor in a file. That is Create Cursor From File.vi plus the Set Cursor.vi. However, you will need a cursor file that has the cursor in it. I hope this helps!

[Ben]

Hi Nick,

Do you have a CAR# that goes with this issue?

Ben

[Nick R]

The CAR ID is 3MJMKBSG.

[_S_G]

Thanks all.  I am using a custom cursor file now, and that seems to be a workaround.  Be sure to include the cursor file (.cur) in your application if you plan to use this method.

[Nick R]

This was reported to R&D (# 3MJMKBSG) for further investigation.