In the Simple Messaging Reference library, the STM Get Connection VI always requires an index to establish a desired connection. However, this mechanism does not lend itself well if the program needs to add/delete connections on-the-fly. Specifically, it takes some work to determine the next correct index. As a work around, the user can use a property node and set a connection "Name" to search on. What I would like to see is a name/index polymorphic input instead, as well as a disitnct VI to 'Get Properties'. This would enable the program to retrieve properties necessary for the Get Connection VI to be used on-the-fly without explicit knowledge of the name/index.
Not an idea that pertains to NI LabVIEW as a product