why do my pictures disappear when i turn my code into an executable?

[dansteed]

Hello -

  I have created a LabVIEW code (2010) that presents a number of pictures with words (similar to how a student would learn using flashcards).  The code seems to work fine as a *.vi.

  When I turn my code into an executable, the pictures disappear and are replaced by empty boxes.  From what I could find on the forums and online, it seems to be because the picture locations are hardcoded into the sub-vi's.  Though, I guess I could go find each path and try to make them more universal, there are hundreds of them and it would take a really long time.  Does anyone know of an easy solution here?

  Thanks!

DS

[smercurio_fc]

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@dansteed wrote:
Does anyone know of an easy solution here?

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No, there is no easy solution to poor programming.

You can try to use search and replace to search for the text and replace it. Also be sure to read this: Why Does My Executable Not Work When Using the Current VI's Path Constant?