How do I change the cursor in the block diagram?

[azstreak]

I see a hand with a raised index finger instead of the arrow pointer. How did this happen?

[Dennis_Knutson]

With automatic tool selection on, the cursor will change to that when you are over an object that you can change the value - i.e. an enum. If you turned automatic tool selection off, then clicking on the tab key will cycle through Operate (the finger). Select (the arrow), text, and the wire tool.

[azstreak]

Great! Thanks!!! I can use the TAB to change the cursor but how do I turn Automatic Tool Selection ON and OFF?

[Dennis_Knutson]

You can click the button on the top of the tool palette to turn auto on or off. If auto is off, a shift tab will turn it back on. Open the on-line help and open the Tools>Selecting topic for more details.

[azstreak]

Thank you again! I found the help and read through it and will think about what you and the help says. I'll check in with the NI rep tomorrow morning but I can keep going for now. Your assistance is most appreciated!
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[mikealder]

Another option is to go to Tools/ Options and locate the "Lock automatic tool selection on" then deselect the checkbox, this prevents Labview from starting up with the default set to on - I use this all the time as I have never got used to the auto tool selection, in use I toggle the different modes using the space bar - Mike

[parthabe]

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mike alder wrote:

I toggle the different modes using the space bar - Mike

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I dont think you can toggle/switch between different modes using the Space bar, you can do so only between the Select & Label tools.