VI Scripting error 1060

[Ellie90]

Hi all,

I have a question when I am learning the "Script Random Strip Chart" example of VI Scripting. To put the Waveform Chart inside the While Loop, the example uses the method of repositioning block diagram objects. I am wondering if I could directly wire the refnum output of While Loop to the refnum input of Waveform Chart. So I tried, but got an error 1060: " Object cannot contain (own) the specified object".

I tried to put Add Function or Numerical Constant inside the While Loop using this method, and they work fine. Why is Waveform Chart different?

Thanks!

[paul_cardinale]

It's unclear what you are trying to do; and you provide no code.

[Jacobson-ni · Accepted solution]

So when you are creating the Waveform Chart, you are creating the Front Panel item which is why it cannot be placed inside of the while loop. If you notice later on in the example you are using the Waveform Chart object which you have created to get a reference to the terminal (that is the block diagram object) and then moving that item into the while loop.

[Ellie90]

I have been searching and thinking about why for several days. Your answer solves my question perfectly. Thanks!!

[Ellie90]

Thanks!

[paul_cardinale]

You're right: I tried, and I can't place a Waveform Chart in a while loop.

But I could place a Waveform Graph in a while loop: