Is there a property node that can affect the write speed to an indicator on the front panel?

[jamie310382]

Hi,

I am logging data to a file while displaying the values on the front panel. Trouble is, I am logging at 25ms and the front panel indicator is changing to0 rapidly. I don't want to use local variables in a slower loop. I was wandering if I can change the indicators to update at one time per second using some property node?

[parthabe]

You ve to vary your loop rate so that it writes slower to the FP. There is no property available for changing the speed of the updation to a variable.

[jamie310382]

how do I do this without having an effect on my logging to file?

[MikeS81]

Hi jamie,

one solution could be to write only every 5th value to the Front Panel.

Mike

[jamie310382]

Thanks Mike, I am unsure how to do this. Could you advise which VI (s) to use and or method?

[MikeS81]

Hi jamie,

here is an example for you.

Mike

[jamie310382]

Could you post as labview 7.1?

Thanks

[MikeS81]

Hi jamie,

unfortunately not, but here is a picture.

Mike

[JeffOverton]

How efficient would something like this be?  I know property nodes aren't the best, but this would take care of the entire screen instead of one indicator.

[jamie310382]

Jeff,

Thanks for the suggestion. The previous method is ok as the rule is only applicable to 3 indicators and not the entire front panel.