multiple individual data points

[terry_LETU]

I am slowly learning Labview and need help on a VI.

Application: I want to take calibrate a displacement laser taking one data point at 30 different dispalcements.

I would like to input the displacement (mm- 0 to 30 mm) before taking the data point.

I would like to dosplay them side by side.

Example:   0 mm         0 volts ;           3mm        ? volts ;      15mm         ? volts

[crossrulz]

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@terry_LETU wrote:

I am slowly learning Labview and need help on a VI.

Application: I want to take calibrate a displacement laser taking one data point at 30 different dispalcements.

I would like to input the displacement (mm- 0 to 30 mm) before taking the data point.

I would like to dosplay them side by side.

Example:   0 mm         0 volts ;           3mm        ? volts ;      15mm         ? volts

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Great.  So what are you having problems with?

This sounds like a simple state machine with an event structure for allowing the user to enter a distance and then allow the user to take the measurement.  I would display the results in a table.

[terry_LETU]

You correctly understand the need. The problem I am having is that I have not understood a way to do this. I looked on line for tutorials but non appeared to provide a way to do it. Would you have an example?

[crossrulz]

Start by breaking down your problem into much smaller problems.  These will be the states you will need to create.  Start with allowing the user to enter a value.  Then make a state for reading the measurement.  Then make a state for building up your table.

When the problem is broken down like this, it suddenly becomes a lot easier.

[caro16av]

Hi terry_LETU,

In this link you'll find a video on how to create an Event Driven state machine, so you can get started with your project as crossrulz adviced.

LabVIEW Tips&Tricks Episode 3: Event driven state machine - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuIN31rSO2k

Regards,

Carolina