How Can I Lock Control/Indicator/Graph Markers?

[jshsu]

Is there a way to lock the position and value of the markers so that they cannot be modified while the VI is running?
I'm trying to make my VI as idiot-proof as possible so that a user won't ruin the front panel. Any input is appreciated.

Jeremiah

[GuenterMueller]

Hello Jeremiah.

Can you arrange to simply disable each control the user is not allowed to modify? That should be the easiest way.

[jshsu]

I still want the user to be able to use the control, just not modify the marker labels or the marker placement.

[Cyril]

Hi,

I may be mistaken but I think the Allow drag property for cursors will do it. Waweform graph propety node>>Cursor>>AllowDrag

[Cyril]

Ignore my post,

I made a mistake between cursors and markers...Sorry.

[chilly_charly]

There has been a discussion a few time ago on the same subject. See :
http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=100975#M100975

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[jshsu]

I think I've found a workable solution. By converting the numeric marker values to text values, the user is no longer able to change the markers while the VI is running. This works well for controls, not too sure if it can be applied to indicators or graphs. Thanks for all the input.

Jeremiah