windows like interface

[alexbilo]

Do you guys have any tips regarding how to make my programs look like OS native programs? I know that I can use the controls from the Dialog controls toolbox, but there is many functions that are not available from there (a file selection control, per example)...

Thanks

[Majicz]

"Hello ,
Am I correct in assuming that you are trying to develop an application like notepad? If so, You can create any application the way you want, you can go through the vi Menu Selection.vi is just only to open a file or get a help,you have to develop the coding accordingly, I think that will serve your problem,
Have a great day.
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mathews.j@consultant.com

[Dennis_Knutson]

Theres' a dialog file path control in version 7 as well as several others that weren't there in older versions. If you don't want to upgrade, then you might want to try customizing the controls you need or using an ActiveX control.

[Matthew C]

Hello Alex,

Thank you for contacting National Instruments.

If you are asking how to make your VI appear like a native window box in Microsoft Windows, complete with menu bar (including a File menu option), the answer is to edit your VI's properties.

First, resize your front panel so that it displays everything the way you want it to. Then, click on File >> VI Properties and choose Window Appearance from the drop down box. You can then edit how your VI will appear when it is run. Use the customize option to fine tune your VI's look. In your case, however, I would recommend using the Top-level application window option. This option will make your VI appear most like a native window box.

I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know.

Matt
hew C
Applications Engineer
National Instruments