Initialising combobox within an array cluster

[sherzaad]

Hello,

So I have created an array of clusters.

within the cluster are 2 comboboxes which I would like to initialise with a string array I have generated from 'plot_IO'. However I have no clue how proceed further to do that.

Would anybody be able to advise on how it, if it is at all possible.

Thanks. 

[GerdW]

Hi sherzaad,

use the reference of the array to get a reference to its cluster element. Use that cluster reference to get the reference of the cluster elements. Search the combobox references among them and set their properties…

Or right-click the combobox on the FP and create a reference or property node.

(Keep in mind: in an array all elements share the same properties!)

[sherzaad]

Thank you GerdW for your reply.

sorry but still a newbie here... and still lost... Would you be able to elaborate more  - maybe with an example  - how to make use of these reference (are referring to creating a reference variable?)

I want all the array elements to be initialised with the same values so your solution should work for me (once I understand it! )

[Kyle97330 · Accepted solution]

Find the control within the array on the front panel.  Right-click the border of the combo box and select "Create ► Property Node ► Strings []".

Drop that on your block diagram somewhere.  Right-click it and select "Change to Write".  Then wire in an array of your strings for the drop-down.

[Bob_Schor]

If you attach your VI, then we can make a few (small) modifications to it and re-post it to show you how to do this.  Please help us by attaching your code, saving us a lot of steps (and ensuring that we can use the appropriate version of LabVIEW that you need).

Bob Schor

[sherzaad]

Worked brilliantly. Thanks and Kudos!