Where is the configuration information for each ExpressVI instance stored? How can I access it?

[Caribe]

Where is the configuration information for each ExpressVI instance stored?

How can I access it?

In other words, how can I get a reference to an ExpressVI instance?

Note:
(INSTANCE != "Configuration dialog box VI")
(INSTANCE != "Souce VI")


Thanks a lot! I think this one is tough!


- Caribe -

[Bob_Y.]

The instance of the Express VI is saved as part of the VI that it is in. Normally a VI is saved with the information of what subVIs it has and how the wiring is done, etc. If it has an Express VI, it also has the Express VI saved as part of it. You can think of it as a modified llb.

But, I think the real problem you are trying to solve is not where is it, but how to access it. I am not sure.

If you use the LAVA site's scripting tools, maybe you can get a reference to the VI that contains it, then get the subVIs of that. One of them should be the Express VI that you are looking for.

Hope that this helps,
Bob

[Caribe]

I don't have LAVA scripting Tools. Is this a freeware?

Are you sure that the ExpressVI instance references will be listed
together with the subVIs?

Thanks! 🙂

- Caribe -

[Caribe]

Actually there isn't the VI that contains the ExpressVI instance.

Everything I have is a Step in Teststand that contains a LabVIEW Module,
which happens to be an ExpressVI.

So the task is now even harder 😉

Thanks again, and hoping for Help,

- Caribe -

[Bob_Y.]

I have used TestStand a little, but I am unfamiliar with what you are doing. How do you create your step in TestStand to an Express VI? Maybe if you expain a bit more of your application, it would be helpful.

Also, the LAVA scripting tools I was refering to are a set of tools developed by a few members of the LAVA (LabVIEW Advanced Virtual Architect) user group. Google for LAVA LabVIEW scripting and it should be about the only result. You might have to register to get access to everything.

I'm sorry that I am not more help!
Bob