updating plot names

[DavidT]

Hello all,
I would like to programatically update the plot names on my x-y chart. I have used the Plot.Name and Active.Plot properties to do this. However, i have found that using 1 property node does not update correctly. When I use seperate property nodes, one for plot.name and one for active.plot, it updates correctly. Is there something I am overlooking in the dataflow?
I have attached a simple example of what i am observing.

[ian_fung]

As for the Single Property node, wire the property node in the following sequence:

Select "ActPlot"
then write "Plot.Name"

[chilly_charly]

David,
Ian fung is perfectly right and does not deserve the single star that can be regarded as a poor rating.
You have to write the property nodes in the right order or you'll get unexpected results. In your single property node solution, you wrote the name before selecting the plot number. During the first run, the first plot name was written to the last saved index position (here was 3 +1), out of your view since you adjust the legend size before (remove this step before running the vi and see...). Then the second name is written at the apparently right position since you have incremented (naively... ;))the index number. Interestingly, at the second run, the first name is written using the last index position from the previous run, and appears as last legend name !
Just remove the increments that you added in an uncessfull attempt to correct this confusing behaviour from Ian's modified vi, and everything will be perfect.

And manage to add the right star number to poor Ian !!!

[ian_fung]

Dear Charly,

Many thanks for your support 🙂 really!

We have a phrase saying that "One kind of rice feeds hundred kinds of people" 🙂
As long as I have support from people like you, I am still "Powered by LabVIEW" 😛

Cheers!
"LabVIEW Inside"

[DavidT]

thanks chilly charly,
It was perhaps a bit harsh for a 1 star rating, but I did ask for an explanation as to why this behaviour occurs. I would not have been the wiser to know that in all cases property nodes also execute from top to bottom.
Unfortunatly, I dont know how to take the poor rating back 😞

[chilly_charly]

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DavidT wrote: ...Unfortunatly, I dont know how to take the poor rating back

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Just add the lacking stars in another thread. Sure Ian will forgive you 🙂

[ian_fung]

Dear David,

No worry about it.
In fact, you should be able to realise it by comparing your Single and Individual property write.

However, I am ok with it even if you don't rate my replies. Thanks!

Cheers!

[ian_fung]

🙂 Charly,

You just made my day! 🙂