Show T and F boolean text simultaneously?

[johnsold]

I would like to show both True and False boolean text values simultaneously at different locations. Is there any way to do this? I want to use a toggle or rocker switch and be able to see both values at all times.

In an old post Ben and TiTou showed methods to move the text around using property nodes and formating the text with spaces or CR. These only show the selected value, not both.

If the Label, Caption, and Boolean text are all made visible, the effect can be produced. However, this does not allow for programmatic change of all the text, as for language changes, because the label cannot be changed.

For buttons (where the boolean text is usually used) it does not matter, but for rocker and toggle switches this would allow a nicer, more professional GUI. I cannot think of a use case for the transitions texts (T>F and F>T) with these switches, but any option to display the boolean texts simultaneously would have to include those for compatibility.

I have attached a VI which shows the look I would like to achieve.

Lynn

Message Edited by johnsold on 07-03-2008 09:52 AM

[GerdW]

Hi Lynn,

I would use a simple text indicator (classic look, set to transparent) to immitate that behaviour. Instead of changing the boolean state texts you simply write to that indicator...

Just a thought: you can create an XControl to hide that functionality from your block diagram

Btw.: Where's your vi? Ok, now it's there...


Message Edited by GerdW on 07-03-2008 03:53 PM

[JB]

Hi Lynn,

You forgot to attach the VI. However, I think your question is clear enough without it.

[JB]

Would attached example be an acceptable solution ?

[JeffOverton]

You could also make a custom control that's your boolean and two transparent string indicators in a cluster.

[johnsold]

JB,

Thanks. That seems to be closer to what I was thinking. I can make that work for my current project.

The formatting can get messy across platforms and with various fonts. This is where two or more separate strings would be better.

Lynn