Put a created control/indicator/constant on the cursor

[Darin.K]

News flash (not really):  The algorithm used to place controls/constants/indicators using the Create xxx right-click option is, um, let's say not so effective.  As an example let's do a simple test.  Drop a node and do Ctrl-space Ctrl-D:

Yikes.  It is not a QD problem, it only speeds up the mess-making process.  Another fun problem is when the created control blows up your structure along with putting the terminal in a bad spot.

My suggestion:  When you right Click->Create xxx then the new object should be placed on the cursor for a more graceful drop.  After dropping, it should be wired to the desired terminal.  This would allow you to pull it outside a structure if so desired.  And if you happen to be a real stickler, then you could even not enable autoindexing if you happen to pull your array control out of a loop.  Defer all autogrowing until after the drop.

And while on the subject: it would also help to have similar behavior here:

http://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW-Idea-Exchange/Autowire-Property-Nodes-Created-From-Right-Click-Menu/...

[X.]

Beyond frustrating... 

The blowing up thing can be alleviated by turning off the "auto-explode the diagram" option (which is the first time I do when installing LV - new version does not inherit the preferences of the previous one).

Or by an option to create constants as icons.

[Darren]

Available in LabVIEW NXG. When you click and hold on the right-click > Constant/Control/Indicator menu selection, the Constant/Control/Indicator will be on your cursor so you can place it in a specific location.