Windows native programs with LabVIEW

[opticyclic]

I have just started with LabVIEW and I can't seem to make any programs that look Windows Native.
Is this possible with LabVIEW?
Has anyone got any screenshots of applications built with LabVIEW that look Windows Native?

[EdDickens]

You'll probably want to use mostly dialog controls on your front panel. Look for the Dialog Controls palette on the Controls palette. These morph themselves to match the operating system style and colors. You also will probably want to look into customizing your controls to get the look you want.

The image below is from a tool called the OpenG Commander. It's built completely with LabVIEW and is an exceellent example of what can be achieved with a bit of work.



Ed

Message Edited by Ed Dickens on 07-29-2005 11:48 AM

[zou]

Please be specific.  Which part of the front panel you want to change to window style?

George Zou

http://gtoolbox.yeah.net

[unclebump]

You can use activex controls if you want to mimc windows, but they are a bit harder to work with.

[tbob]

You can customize the way your front panel looks to make it look like a windows native app.  On your vi, click on File - Vi Properties.  In the window that pops up, select Window Appearance from the Category drop down list box.  Here you can select the style of window appearance, such as dialog or Top Level App, or you can select Custom which will pop up another window with options to select.  The custom window allows you to custom build your appearance with menu bars and such.  Try it to see if this suits your needs.

[opticyclic]

Thanks for your replies.

I was thinking about the basic controls (Command Buttons/Combo Boxes etc)

None of them seem to look/act as I would expect in a Windows Application.

I'll try some of your suggestions and see what I can come up with.

[sssssss]

Hi!

I have been interested in do the same thing.But i am not having sucess.

I am using labview 5.1

Help me please.

I want may program like windows.

Sorry by my english,i will improve.I am in a hurry.

See you soon

Rafael -Lab view 5.1

Win 98 -win xp

Brasil

[Dennis_Knutson]

You are kind of limited with LabVIEW 5.1 in that it didn't include the dialog type controls (if my memory of such an old version is correct). What exactly are you trying to program "like windows"?

[sssssss]

I would like to improve my frontal panel.

To make my program like a windows program.

This program that  i am developing is my final prject of university.

Thanks for helping

Rafael

[Dennis_Knutson]

Improve it HOW? Add recessed controls, tab controls, pull-down menus, colors, Boolean buttons, or what. Provide some details and your VI or a screenshot and what you would like to change to what. There's a lot of ways to change the appearance (though I think that in many cases, time spent trying to mimic Windows-like control is time better spent trying to improve the program).