My executable does not display data on its graph when it is minimized. Is it possible to run all the time when open?

[AlanArmstead]

Could you please provide some additional information:
Are you using LabVIEW? If so, what version?
What are you displaying on your graph?
Are you doing data acquisition? What else is going on in your program?
What do you mean by "run all the time when open"?
-Alan A.

[Mark10]

Thanks Alan,

The program was developed using Labview 7.1 but the executable that I'm having the problem with was created using the application builder. The graph is displaying data obtained from compact fieldpoint hardware. Basically, I would like the graphs to continuously display the data so that if I minimize the application for a few seconds and pull it back up again, there isn't a gap in the graph.

Some other tidbits of info that may be useful:

I use the express vi fieldpoint.
I use a watchdog in my config file that defaults fieldpoint channels to 0 when the network connection is lost.

Thanks again,

Mark

[AlanArmstead]

Mark,
Try right-clicking on your graph (it is a waveform graph, right?) and selecting "Ignore Time Stamp". That took care of the it on my end.
-Alan A.

[Mark10]

Hi Alan, I believe I used a poor choice of words, it's actually a waveform chart that I am having the problem with. I don't think there are any timestamps associated with it, basically everytime I obtain a data point, I display it on the chart. I apologize for my earlier wording.

Thanks greatly,

Mark

[AlanArmstead]

Mark,
In the FieldPoint Express VI, there is a checkbox for "Output Timestamp". You might want to toggle that box and check the results. Also, you might want to try converting from a dynamic data type to a numeric data type, like a double, before you send that data to the chart. You can do this with the "Convert From Dynamic Data" express VI on the Signal Manipulation pallette.
-Alan A.

[Mark10]

Hi,

Sorry for the delay, fieldwork... I;ve tried toggling the timestamps, it still has the same problem.

[AlanArmstead]

Try converting from dynamic data, that seems to take care of the problem. Also, you could use the regular field point VIs instead of the FP express VI. Check out the attached VI.
-Alan A.