file name on layout

[dzim]

Along with the displays and graph on the layout page, I need to show that the data file is actually being written and the name of the file being written.

[CJ_Butler__DASYLab_Pro]

In the Write Data module, there is a check box on the left to save the filename to a global string. Please note that this is NOT the same string that you may be using to create the file name.

You have a choice of storing just the name, or the full path and name. 

Once you've done that, you can use a text line object to display that global string on the layout.  The easiest way to select the string from the properties dialog is to Right click, and choose Global String from the menu.

[dzim]

I followed the instructions of CJ Butler and it all worked.. except when I run the application the file name appears on the form for one second then disappears.  It reappears when I stop and restart the application then is gone again.

[dzim]

Problem solved.  The text line object was placed inside the graph window which erased the text line when the graph started.