Abort Execution Button Display Using LabVIEW

[Will_S.]

Overview

This VI can prevent users from aborting a VI, using the Abort Execution button, instead of using a stop button

Description

There are a few less-known but helpful VI properties. One of which is the ShowAbortButton property. This way you can prevent VI users from aborting a VI instead of using a stop button. Using the TB.ShowAbortButton Property Node, which indicates whether to display the  Abort Execution button on the toolbar, while the VI runs, the VI can prevent users from aborting a VI using the Abort Execution button on the front panel.

Requirements

LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

     1. Run the VI

2. Toggle the Show abort button
3. See the display of the Abort Execution button on the toolbar ,while the VI runs

Additional Information or References

VI Block Diagram

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