float to bytes conversion using labview

[ranazeeshanali]

in university project i want to transmit  float number serialy using labview. i dont know how to convert float into its individual bytes actualy i want to encode float in to its bytes. kindly help me about that

[Michael_78]

Use the type cast function and wire an array of u8 to the type specifier. That should work for you. You will get 8 u8's in the array.

[ranazeeshanali]

i m a new user of labview kindly can u give me a block diagram of it. for example l want to convert 18.25 to its 4 bytes and then want to send it serialy in labview how can i do that? i shal be very thankful to u sir for this help

[altenbach · Accepted solution]

Sending "bytes" is typically done in the form of strings. SImply use typecast with the type input disconnected (or use "flatten to string").

To get started, easiest would be to use the example finder in LabVIEW and look for serial communications.

[ranazeeshanali]

thnx  sir can u give me the block diagram plz

[Dennis_Knutson]

Just use the search button on the function palette.

[altenbach]

help...find examples...search for "serial".

[ranazeeshanali]

how to recover float number from its bytes then?

[Michael_78]

So you want to be spoon fed? Maybe try a function like type cast!

[billko]

Why don't you do everyone a favor and try to put something together and show us what you got?  If you skate now, we all pay later.