compass plot

[Microhertz]

I have LV2009 and I'm trying to use the compass plot.
When resizing and changing colors the settings are not being saved. After reloading, the default values are being loaded.

This is a bug that has been reported and apparently fixed in newer versions.

Is there a way/ workaround I can use to make it work without having to buy a new LV version?

Thanks

Henry

[SanthoshJoel]

Hi Microhertz,

                        Can you share the vi or the screen shot of the issue 

[Danny_Kaps]

Hello Microhertz,

One workaround you could try would be to set the desired properties by Property Node on the block diagram. If you right-click on the indicator on the block diagram and select Create >> Property Node, you can expand the drop down list for the graph, select the properties, and change them to Write mode. Then you should be able to wire in the desired parameter. The compass plot should then adapt as soon as the VI is run. Let us know if that works!

Best,

Daniel 

[Microhertz]

Changing Property Node did not help.

I'll attach the two screenshots.

[SanthoshJoel]

Hi Microhertz,

                        Just try this step

Right click on the Graph-->Advanced-->customize and customize you control and save it. Now use this customized control for your vi . hope the issue is solved.

To know more on how to customize see https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/creating-custom-controls-indicators-and-type-defin...

for video tutorial see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvhGH0TlCqs

Kudos are welcome 😄

[Microhertz]

Customizing the control does not work either.

I can save it after changing size ans colors but upon reloading the old settings are in effect.

[Danny_Kaps]

Hi Microhertz,

As you mentioned, this is a known bug, and unfortunately, I was not able to find a functional workaround in our internal documentation. If this is a vital aspect of your application, the best bet would be to upgrade to a later release of LabVIEW where it was fixed.

Best,

Daniel

[SanthoshJoel]

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@Microhertz wrote:

Customizing the control does not work either.

I can save it after changing size ans colors but upon reloading the old settings are in effect.

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can you share the customized vi here...

[Microhertz]

Sorry for the late response.

Here are a few pictures.

I also tried to use the "visible" property node on top of a static image of the instrument, did not work.

Another problem showed up: instead of plotting four lines from phase/ amplitude point to center many other lines show up now.  Can't get rid of them (see picture).

[Microhertz]

I should have mentioned when I run the VI the property node works correctly (resizing and color).  When I load it it does not show the change.