numeric values

[Murmsk]

I am very new to labview...

I want to read a value from and instrument be able to change it and then write it back.

I would like to use a numeric indicator to display the value from the instrument and a control to change it. My problem lies in getting a numeric control to initially display the value from the instrument.

thanks   steve

[Mark_Yedinak]

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@Murmsk wrote:

I am very new to labview...

I want to read a value from and instrument be able to change it and then write it back.

I would like to use a numeric indicator to display the value from the instrument and a control to change it. My problem lies in getting a numeric control to initially display the value from the instrument.

thanks   steve

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This is one case were I recommend using a local variable of your control. With that you can write a value to the control. Just be aware that using local variables introduce the possibility of race conditions.

[James.M]

Please include a Snippet of your code, or attach your VIs, so that we can better assist you. As mentioned already, a simple local variable should do the trick.

[crossrulz]

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@Murmsk wrote:

I want to read a value from and instrument be able to change it and then write it back.

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What instrument?  How are you getting the data from the instrument?  How is the said data formatted?  What else is your VI doing?  How often do you need to read the value?

[Murmsk]

thanks   the simple variable worked

[wiebe@CARYA]

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@Murmsk wrote:

thanks   the simple variable worked

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Then please mark Mark's post as solution. Potentially give a kudo...

[altenbach]

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@Murmsk wrote:

thanks   the simple variable worked

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I have never heard of a "simple variable". Can you explain what you did?

[wiebe@CARYA]

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@altenbach wrote:

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@Murmsk wrote:

thanks   the simple variable worked

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I have never heard of a "simple variable". Can you explain what you did?

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A "simple local variable" was mentioned as solution. So I'd bet a local variable was used, and it was referred to as simple variable.