Enum Constant : Size changes when inserting new element in BD

[kiranholla]

Generally type def Enums are used in LabVIEW application extensively as in other programming languages.

But in LabVIEW, Unlike Enums in Front Panels when using an Enum as a constant in block diagram : as index element for array, or element in an array or cluster, the size of the constant enum changes whenever that enum is modified.

Always this leads to hidden code, a violation of LabVIEW coding standards which can result in a potential bug.

Solution:

Like in Front Panel, keep the size of the enum as a constant in Block Diagram the same size, without hidding the text in the enum.

[X.]

It can lead to this kind of consequence too.

Your suggestion could be implemented as an option similar to the "size to text" of strings (so that people who are fine with the current behavior could just ignore it). However, since there is no "size handle" on an enum constant, it sounds like a lot of work for a cosmetic glitch. Moreover, it might make it difficult to distinguish between values (say: "this is a very long element name 1" and "his is a very long element name 2".

As far as violating LabVEW coding standards, currently this is not even a misdemeanor, so relax!

[Darren]

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