while loop

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

I have a large program. This program needs a "while loop" around everything. I can't make the while loop extend beyond the visable screen. Can I create a While loop to extend the visable block screen??

Thanks

Philip

[johnsold · Accepted solution]

Philip,

You will probably get several responses like this: The Style Guides and good practice for LV codings suggest that the size of a block diagram should not exceed the size of one screen.

One way you achieve that without rewriting your entire program would be to select all of the diagram and create a subVI from it.  Then put that subVI into the while loop.

Lynn

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

. Thanks for the email.

Philip

[NIquist]

It's true that having such a large diagram is bad coding practice but why can't you enclose you code in a while loop?  If you just hover the mouse over the edge of the screen it will scoll.

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

My program kept growing over time. This is a R&D software program. At times it seemed if it would never end. I have more duties that writing software. I have taken up coding after hours. I will retry you suggestions. The last time I tried it just stopped. I have created a poor block diagram. But it is now delivery time.

Thanks

Philip