how do i prevent a font change when using copy/paste on frontpanelcontrols (env & build)

[vernhout]

When I copy/paste a numeric from control1 to control2
I copy not only the value, but also font+size
How do I prevent this from happening? This applies for
de development environment and a build application.

{maybe related: in lvenv prevent ctrl-(+) & ctrl-(-)
to change fontsize....only via event structure?)

[vernhout]

forgot to mention which version of LabVIEW
question applies to >> LabVIEW 6.1, using windows <<

{did not see the behaviour in previous versions of labview ...}

[Greg_McKaskle2]

> forgot to mention which version of LabVIEW
> question applies to >> LabVIEW 6.1, using windows <<
>
> {did not see the behaviour in previous versions of labview ...}
>

In the editor, you can select just text -- the text will be hilighted,
but there will be no lines marching around the object. In this case,
you will copy just the ASCII text selected.

If you have the entire numeric selected, marching lines around it, then
not just the text, but the entire object will be copied including
colors, etc. This is only available in the editor, not at runtime.

Another way to perform copies is using the Data Operations menu.
Without a selection, you can choose the Copy Data popup item and then
the Paste Data popup item. These aren't as convenient a
s Ctl-C and
Ctl-V, but they work for all types of controls.

If I've misunderstood the problem, please send a VI to technical support
with directions on how to reproduce it.

Greg McKaskle

[Ben]

Quick Q,
Is control1 strictly typed def'd.

Ben

[Ben]

Ignore me, listen to Greg.

Ben