How do I start Labview exe with front panel minimized?

[hspec]

Is there a method in the Labview 7.1.1 environment to allow me to start an exe with its front panel minimized. I currently minimize the front panel when it first starts, but you see the FP pop up and display, then it disappears.

Any help appreciated,

Howard Spec

[Wayne.C]

From the top level vi bring up VI Properties.  You should be able to set category Window Run-Time Position to Minimized.

[falkpl]

t think runtime position is avaliable in labview 7.1.1 but you can use openFP method with the state set to minimize.

Paul

[mitulatbati]

Hi

You reach this function with a property node too.

Create Property node -> Select class: VI -> Properties/Front Panel Window/State.

regards

Mitulatbati

[hspec]

Thanks Mitulatbati, I am currently using this method, but it does not solve the problem of the front panel briefly appearing before it is minimized. I have not been able to find a way to prevent this.

Howard

[mitulatbati]

Hi Howard,

I use this method as well, but not I call this property node not directly in the VI, which I want to open hidden. If you first open the reference of your VI, and then call this property node, it works. As the called VI opens, it does´n appear, not even for a short time.

I use LabVIEW 7.1.1

[mitulatbati]

...sorry for the mistyping. I don´t call property node in the example, but an "Open FP" method via invoke node. By the way, the same should happen, if you use the "VI -> Front Panel Window -> State" Property.