display data in different vi

[Se]

Hi,

I’m trying to get the reading from 2 different instruments and display in 2 different subVI. I could do that without any problem for the first but not the second instrument. For the second instrument it shows the reading display in its VI but cannot be called to display in another VI. The port setting of the 2nd instrument is the same to the first.

[Dennis_Knutson]

You're trying to get 2 different pop-up VIs to display at the same time or you can't get the second VI to pop-up at all? If it's the first, you would have to use VI Server to call the VIs. If it's the second problem, make sure that the subVIs property is set to be Show Front Panel When Called and Close Afterwards if Originally Closed.

I don't understand your comment about the port setting of the second instrument. What type of instruments are you talking about?

[Se]

I'm using PTU200 and HMP230 series transmitters.

I want to "get 2 different pop-up Vs to display the same time", but first I want the 2nd instrument to be able to display the data but I couldn't get it to work. How do I "set to be Show Front Panel When Called and Close Afterwards if Originally Closed."?

The port setting I meant is the baud rate, parity, stop bit etc...

[BrandonS]

You set the "Show front panel when called" and "close afterwards if originally closed" under File >> VI Properties >> Windows Appearance >> Customize

[Se]

I tried that but doesn't help.

[Dennis_Knutson]

Can you attach an example that demonstrates the problem you're having or maybe just the subVI?