Custom Image Output

[Banjo_B]

Hi all.

Im in the process of building a front panel for a positioning system. I want to be able to output a saved image on my computer when certain digital inputs are high. The inputs are limit switches wired to my daq 6211.

Im thinking this may be related to building custom controls but Im not sure where to look. Basicly the switches will output a different saved image of the system position when cettain limit switches are reached. 

Has anyone come accross anything like this before??.

[BillMe]

If the image is from a front panel object, you can programmatically export an image of objects such as graphs, charts, tables, picture controls, digital data or waveform controls and indicators. Use an "Invoke Node" and select the "Export Image" method. 

[Banjo_B]

The images are actually renders of the system I designed in solid works.

There are 8 images that show 8 different positions the system can be in once the corresponding limit switches are on/high.

Could I use the same technique in this instance?.

Thanks for your reply.

[johnsold · Accepted solution]

Look at the Picture Ring indicator.  Load your images into the ring and select the image you want to dislay by writing a numeric value to the ring terminal.

Lynn

[Banjo_B]

Thank you very much. I'll try that today and see if it works 🙂