VI to stay on top of Excel and any other applications

[Eric1977]

How do I keep my main VI on top of all other windows, i.e. Excel? This simple concept seems to escape me. The Floating Window Behavior doesn't appear to do the trick.

Please advise.

[lmtis]

Open the properties dialog (ctrl I).Select the window appearance category, select customize, and set it to modal.

[Eric1977]

This doesn't appear to work, as when I try to move my cursor to another cell in Excel, the VI goes behind Excel.

[Michael_78]

You will need to call windows user32.DLL functions. First to get the window handle, and then to set the z order of the window. Setting z order to -1 sticks the window to the top of all applications. I can probably find an example for you when I am back at work in the morning.
good luck,
Michael.

[Eric1977]

Rivers, that would be most appreciated.

[smercurio_fc · Accepted solution]

Just use the Windows API Function Utilities for LabVIEW. It has a VI in there to set a window on top.

[Michael_78]

I have written an example for this using native dll calls as promised.  Copy the dll nodes to your application to preserve the paramater setup.

Stop the VI using the Close X, not the abort button, or your window will be stuck on top!

All the best,

Michael.

[Eric1977]

Is the Windows API functions available in LV2010 SP1?

[smercurio_fc]

If you are referring to the link I sent you, then just download the 8.6 version. 2010 can open 8.6 VIs. You can then simply resave them.

[Eric1977]

Thank you. That worked!