write to spreadsheet suspended

[danielleoh]

Hello,

This implementation of the Write to Spreadsheet File vi builds up the array first, and then passes it to the vi.  While it does work, there is a problem: the VI launches completely; meaning that it opens the front panel of itself, rather than just the usual dialog for naming the file it's saving to...

At that point it suspends operation until I hit its Run button; then it won't let go (says it is supended when I try to close it) and I have to tell it to Return to Caller.  Oddly, somewhere in there it launches the standard dialog and I can save the file, which is correctly formatted, so it's not a total loss.

I'm a total Newb at this, so it's likely to be something fairly obvious.  Just can't quite sort it out based on the Help files and my limited LabView experience.

Thanks,

Danielle

[smercurio_fc]

When you say "the VI" are you referring to the Write to Spreadsheet File VI or your VI? I can't see how the Write to Spreadsheet File would behave the way you're describing unless it's been modified. That VI will display a dialog for a path if no path is wired to it. If you are referring to your VI, please post your VI rather than just a picture of one small part of it.

Tip: You can use the Ramp Pattern VI to create your ramp, which I suspect is supposed to be an array of time values. 

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

Right click on it and select 'SubVI Node Setup..'. All of the boxes should be unchecked.

[danielleoh]

Thanks, Dennis; that did it!

Danielle