LV 8.6 looses sizing handles under decoration

[gsussman]

This is a bug that has been present since at least LV 8 but still remains.

Drop a control on a front panel

Use a frame type decoration (does not matter what type) and put it around the control

Lock the decoration

Attempt to resize the control. 

You will be unable to get any of the sizing handles for any control that is "under" the frame. LV will still allow you to select the control and move it around, but you just can't resize it.

Not that there isn't a workaround (Send the frame to back) but it is an inconsistent handling of the properties based on the Z position. 

[Ipshita_C]

Hi Gsussman,

I followed your instructions and was able to resize the frame. Can you please post your VI so that I cans ee the bug? Thanks!

Ipshita C.

[gsussman]

Please re-read the description of the problem. The issue is not a problem with resizing the frame. It is a problem with resizing the control inside the frame.

Step 1: Drop a boolean control on your front panel

Step 2: Drop a frame decoration on the front panel and position it so that it is surrounding the control

Step 3: Lock the frame in position

Step 4: Attempt to resize the boolean control.

You will notice that while you can select the boolean control, move it and delete it, you can not resize it as the resizing handles do not show up.

[Ipshita_C]

Hi Gsussman,

I can resize the control inside the frame. Some controls such as numerical controls can only be resized sideways. What version of LabView are you using?

Ipshita C.

[Mathan]

Hai Ipshita,

In the message subject line, he mentioned he  was using LV8.6.

Thanks,

Mathan

[gsussman]

CAR: 43290

[Ipshita_C]

Hi Gsussman,

This has been fixed in LabView 8.6--I have attached two screenshots here, please have a look at them.

Ipshita C.

[RavensFan]

I beg to differ.  I am using LV 8.6 and I followed Gsussman's list as he as in reply #3.  I think the key part you missed is that you need to lock the frame.

Now I would say this might be considered expected behavior.  The button becomes a part of the frame, (?) so if you lock the frame you are essentially locking the controls that are a part of it.  But if so, I don't think you should be able to move the button around either.

See attached.

[gsussman]

The issue is the inconsistent handling of the properties for controls behind the frame.

If the control is truly behind the frame then you should not have the ability to select, move or delete the control

OR

If the frame is truly "hollow" in the center, then you should be able to edit the control fully (select, move, delete, and resize) 

As I mentioned previously and Ravens Fan confirmed, this occurs only when the frame is locked. 

[Ipshita_C]

Hi Gsussman,

Please post your VI so that I can run it and append the appropriate CAR. Thanks!

Ipshita C.