modifying x-y grid inspection (template)

[a_e]

I am relatively new to LabVIEW and am using a VI similar to the X-Y Grid Inspection (Template).  The grid is currently traversed from the bottom left corner, in a pattern something like this:

9       10     11     12
8       7       6       5
1       2       3       4

Does anybody have advice on how I can start in the top left corner, in this type of pattern:

1      2      3      4
8      7      6      5
9      10    11    12

Ideally, I would like to have the motion going something like this:

1      2      3      4
5      6      7      8
9      10    11    12

I am not very familiar with motion control or modifying the elements of the block diagram, so any help would be great!

Thanks,
Amanda
University of Arizona

[jslouie]

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for using National Instruments.  It looks like you have the basics already running great and what you need to modify is the array that is controlling the motor's movements.  What I would recommend you doing is taking a look at this link:

http://www.ni.com/academic/lv_training/how_learn_lv.htm

It will teach you the basics about LabVIEW.  With that you will be able to manipulate the program and the motor's movements more to your desire and possibly doing more things.  Let me know if this is anything specific that I can help you out with.

Justin Louie

[a_e]

Hi Justin:

I appreciate you pointing me in the direction of those resources, I didn't know they were available, although I have the LabVIEW Basics Course Manuals that are similar. 

Are you familiar with the template I am speaking about?  From the LabVIEW 'Getting Started' window it is under Find Examples...

If you browse according to Directory Structure it is in Motion>>FlexMotion>>Demo.llb>>X-Y Grid Inspection (Template).vi.

I have been trying different things with the block diagram and front panel without much luck.  Do you know what the 'Flip X' and 'Flip Y' functions do?  I am having trouble finding the array that controls the motor...

Any advice?

Thanks,
Amanda