cannot select or edit in the edit mode (no protection)

[mobilizer2]

I have an issue with my labview. I cannot select and move a object or even drag to largeer/smaller on every VI on my compueter even a new one. The cursor seems not changing no matter where I put in the panel (over an object or not). It is always a hand with index finger up. But it is actually in the edit mode and no protection for any VI I tried.

I tried a same VI on another computer and it is just working fine. So I believe there is something happened with the labview I installed on that specific computer.

Could anyone find out what happened?

[mobilizer2]

I figure it out with reviewing a post in 2009. Use Tab to switch mode? When the cursor becomes cross, it is normally what we are using.

Thanks, Forum.

[RavensFan]

More specifically, the auto tool is turned off.

When you shift -right click on block diagram or front panel.  If the LED at the top of the tool pallete is lit, auto-tool is on and the cursor will change modes for whatever is most appropriate for what you are hovering over.

If the LED is off, then auto-tool is off.  The cursor is locked to a specific tool.  You need to manual change tools (by picking or palette or tabbing) to get to the appropriate tool and cursor.

Some people hate auto-tool, some people love it.  I personally love it and use it 99% of the time.  However, once it a while, I need to manually pick a tool (usually related to painting or color controls) and thus have to go to manual tool mode.

[billko]

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@RavensFan wrote:

More specifically, the auto tool is turned off.

When you shift -right click on block diagram or front panel.  If the LED at the top of the tool pallete is lit, auto-tool is on and the cursor will change modes for whatever is most appropriate for what you are hovering over.

If the LED is off, then auto-tool is off.  The cursor is locked to a specific tool.  You need to manual change tools (by picking or palette or tabbing) to get to the appropriate tool and cursor.

Some people hate auto-tool, some people love it.  I personally love it and use it 99% of the time.  However, once it a while, I need to manually pick a tool (usually related to painting or color controls) and thus have to go to manual tool mode.

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One other place I use a specific tool is when I am wiring in tight spaces.