editable label for created VI

[OmarGator]

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Dennes asked

"What is the point of changing the name of the VI on the block diagram. Is there a practical use for this?"

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I do it all the time for standard LabVIEW functions to document what my code is doing.

If I use an "add" function like

 

We all know what the "Add" function does, but I might change the default lab to explain what I am adding or why I am adding. 

Yes it is a cheap way to get locked label. The documentation stays with the function if I move it on the block diagram.

I do it for all For and While loops also 

Omar

[Siamak]

Omar, Add function is just an example anyway. As you say, documentation is fairly important.

I agree with Ben, that is why I left a suggestion on Idea Exchange, and I hope they will add this feature soon!