How to display and control a VI or EXE within another VI?

[DavidW]

I have a complex sub-vi that I want to simultaneously display and control multiple instances of. Where is an example of how to display and control a VI within another VI?

Or an example of doing the same with an application would be great, too.

I remember seeing one a while ago but can't find it again.

Thanks,

Dave

[andre.buurman@carya]

Have you looked at the subpanel examples?

André

[DavidW]

I haven't before, but I just did and the Simple Subpanel.vi example got me rolling in the right direction.

Thanks,

Dave

[parthabe]

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@DavidW wrote:

I have a complex sub-vi that I want to simultaneously display and control multiple instances of.

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I think you ve to use Reentrant Clones for multiple instances. It is available visibly in 8.5. You ve to some work-arounds if you re down.

What version of LV do yu use ?

[andre.buurman@carya]

Making the dynamically loaded vi a VIT (VI template) removes all the fuss about reentrancy.

I.e. with a VI template you on't have to worry about the re-entrancy. It always launches a new copy of the template.

I think with subpanels you already have an open reference to the VI, but otherwise don't forget to read this.

André

[DavidW]

LV ver 8.2

I am not familiar with reentrant clones but I will study.

Thanks,

Dave