How to create a typed CTL files automatically?

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I make extensive use of vi references and created many strict typedefs of vi types. The problem is, that everytime, when i changed a vi, which has a corresponding typedef ctl, i need to update this CTL file manually. I whould like to get the CTL file updated automatically.

I allready found a way, to automatically create a Control (with a function from the "_NewProbeWizard.llb" library) in a VI, but this doesn't work for CTL Files (See attachment).

We be thankfull for help

[Ben]

You may have to go to the LAVA forum to get a good answer to this Q.

Without getting into scripting you may be able to do this under the right conditions.

1) First save the type specifier control as a type def and save it.

2) After ensuring the VI that uses the typedef (created in step #1) is not running use the code you have already to create the the type specifier control on the FP of a .ctl file.

3) save the new ctl as the name used in step #1

4) Open the VI that uses the type def and it should re-link to the new type.

I have used techniques like this to dynamically create enums for functional globals. It may work for you.

Ben