How to make one input(a switch) on one panel control an output (LED)on a seperate panel

[skynet]

Hi working on a college project and I need some help as i'm new to this I just want to build an application on 1 VI and have it monitored and controlled by 2 seperate VI's any help would be great as time is running out.

Cheers.

[Alain_S]

Does "time is running out" mean that you tried a lot but didn't get what you want?

If yes, share what you have so far and I'm sure someone will help you out

If no, then

[skynet]

This what I'm required to do by my lecturer 

As far as the project is concerned you should structure it to include at least 3 VI's namely; a server vi that simulates the injection moulding machine, a Vi for the shop floor operator showing the controls and indicators and a panel for the engineering dept. These are suggestions! Then you should share the values from the server VI using shared or global variables.

I have built the simulator but I need to know how to link elements of the VI like inputs (switches) and outputs ( gauges) to 2 other VI's.

rgds Skynet

[jcarmody]

You can use a reference to the output in the VI with the input and set the value using a property node, or you can use VI server functions to set the value of the output by name.

Do what Alain S. suggested above.  Post what you've already done and you'll get the help you need.

[jcarmody]

Oh, noes!:O!  Your lecturer told you to use "shared or global variables"?  I tell you to use Queues, Notifiers or Action Engines!

[skynet]

What I would like to do is a simple example and be stepped through it on how to,using global variables turn on a LED on one VI  using a button on seperate VI if there are any notes or tuturials available on global variables then that would be great.

Skynet