Basic Front Panel Properties

[Justin_P]

Overview

This VI shows how to use basic front panel properties.

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Description

This VI demonstrates how to use property nodes to show/hide the menu bar, show/hide the title bar, and to make the VI transparent. It also shows how to use an invoke node to center the front panel. The while loop allows the code to run continuously until the stop button is pressed or an error occurs.

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Requirements: LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible), Hardware: none.

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Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Run the VI

2. Use the “Show Menu Bar?” toggle switch to show and hide the menu bar

3. Use the “Show Title Bar?” toggle switch to show and hide the title bar

4.Use the “Make VI Transparent?” toggle switch to change the front panel's appearance

5. Use the “Center the VI” button to center the VI on your screen

6. Click the “STOP” button to end the program

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Additional Information or References:

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**This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**