Sub-vi pop-up as dialog

[rayclout]

Hello All

The attached image of the code of a vi shows a sub-vi (attached and called MovieDialog) inside a case structure true frame. The case structure also contains some code to initiate a player to play a short movie.

The purpose of the sub-vi is to pop-up when the data flow enters the true case and display a short message to the viewer. The pop-up is to remain on screen for 4 seconds, and then close.

This is where I'm having trouble. I have coded some basic vi's to test the operation (placed the sub-vi in a while loop and run it with the sub-vi properties set to open when called etc.) and using a time delay, but it doesn't perform the way intended.

So my question....how can I have the sub-vi (dialog) open up on the main vi FP for four seconds and then disappear (even close the sub-vi) without interreupting the main vi operation.

Any assistance is greatfully accepted.

Thanks in advance

Ray

[J-M]

Maybe something like this. .

[rayclout]

Hello Jean-Marc

Thank you for your interest.

I've had a look at your vi, and yes it looks like it is what I'm after.

I can get the vi to operate on its own, but haven't managed to get it successfully working when I modify and inseert into my larger code. It's just a matter of time though.

When I have it working, I will update the post.

Regards

Ray

[sfleming]

Get an answer yet?  I just coincidently ended up here.... 

If not checkout implementing/incorporating "Autoit" for controlling non-Labview windows from labview...pretty cool.  I use it to control several non-labview windows all at the same time from a standalone, labview developed executable.  If you need more info, please advise.