Re: How to increment an element in an array and put it back in the same array?

2004-06-18 Thread Ben
YOu must index out the previous count, increment it and use replace array element to put the updated value where it belongs. Use your "die value" minus 1 as an index into your six element array. Ben

Re: Searching 1D-array under LV6.1

2004-06-18 Thread Ben
looping until now more values are found. The SR holding your array should conatin a list of index when it is done. I hope this help, Ben

Re: I created a control on VI .I want the control as a whole on...

2004-06-18 Thread Ben
mmies will define the size of the FP at let you position your button as you choose. JUST MAKE SURE you button is inside the dummies. (Also watch new control that will appear below the rest). Ben

Re: changing local variable to read

2004-06-17 Thread Ben
I believe this is correct unless PJM has figured out how to script this operation. Ben

Re: create vi-internal switch

2004-06-17 Thread Ben
Hi Karin, You may want to use a case structure. That will allow you determine which of the two loops will execute. Otherwise, Post in German! Some of best Enthusiast speak German. We are big, we are bad, we are international! Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-17 Thread Ben
rching for answers to Q's like your follow-ups, will probably chase down a Q with what you started. So... Get more memory, Post more questions, Be patiant with us, we are mostly just volunteers. Trying to help, Ben

Re: How do reduce the space between the front panel and the display area

2004-06-17 Thread Ben
A picture would be very helpful in demonstrating what you are having trouble with. Lacking that, I will guess. VI Properties >>> Windows Size lets you define the minimum size of a FP window. Well that's my guess! Did I win? Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
I will not argue with good programming techniques and style. I agree! But... She said it worked OK when run as "scaled down", and, only has 128Meg of memory. Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
hysical memory is called for. So... Start by using "Task Manager >>> Performance" to see what your memory usage is durring run time. If possible, upgrade your memory so you are using physical memory only. Well I realize that I have been rambling a bit so I should stop here. So... You probably need more physical memory. Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
1G of physical or Virtual memory? Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
y going to ..." Rolf Kalbermatter Info-LabVIEW 3 December 2002. Ben

Re: system low on virtual memory

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
to help, Ben

Re: How to build a big application with no difficulty? Smaller is easier than big one.

2004-06-16 Thread Ben
to get you were you need to go. Done rambling for now, Ben

Re: I need some documentation of wire data types

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
And while you are playing around, switch to the wiring tool with the help window (ctrl-h) open. Floating over the wire will tell you exactly what is in the wire. Ben

Re: If i use a sub-vi 3 times simultaneously in my main program....

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
Yes sir! >From what I have read about LV 7.X and hyperthreading, two of these re-entrant sub-VI's can be executing simultaneously without having to resort to dual-proccessors. Ben

Re: If i use a sub-vi 3 times simultaneously in my main program....

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
If the sub-VI is CPU intensive, and you do not want one call of the sub-VI to delay another call to the sub-VI Then re-entrancy is very useful. Ben

Re: If i use a sub-vi 3 times simultaneously in my main program....

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
each occurence of the sub-VI in a diagram. Also, if your sub-VI use larege amounts of memory the use will be duplicated between each instance. Ben

Re: Reusable Code

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
And yet another idea Use a tab control or a set of tab controls. You can drive a single tab control with 20 tabs for 20 views, or use 20 single page tab controls. Ben

Re: If i use a sub-vi 3 times simultaneously in my main program....

2004-06-15 Thread Ben
My "NO" was to Mudda Q. I am the same page as Ed. Ben

Re: ladder logic capabilities

2004-06-11 Thread Ben
I agree with Rolf's response your Q #1 re:Ladder logic. Re:Q #2 Replace PLC's... Yes, I have deployed app's in LV-Real-Time on FP platforms. Ben

Re: processor usage 100% after bulding an application

2004-06-11 Thread Ben
Thanks for the update. You have saved me the same headache somewhere in the future. Ben

Re: processor usage 100% after bulding an application

2004-06-10 Thread Ben
OK. One more wild guess. This application does not use VISA by any chances, does it? I have seen lock issues when opening FP that have a VISA resource control on the FP. Just a guess. I will watch for your post in the AM. Ben

Re: processor usage 100% after bulding an application

2004-06-10 Thread Ben
Could you post the "stripped down" version? Maybe I or others can spot something. Still trying to help, Ben

Re: processor usage 100% after bulding an application

2004-06-10 Thread Ben
shuts this down. Another approach would use normal constants on the diagram that feed "bundle by name" nodes. Just my first thought, tyring to help, Ben

Re: Setting up an initialization routine to run once

2004-06-10 Thread Ben
But you have to admit it easier beeing a rookie when you help like Dan provided. If you liked his answer, give him some stars! Ben

Re: Setting up an initialization routine to run once

2004-06-09 Thread Ben
Not bad for a "first Project" type question. There is always the option of wrapping all of the init code in a single frame seq structure "out front" that uses data flow to force it to execute first. Ben

Re: Having two panel screens??

2004-06-09 Thread Ben
Like " I said some of our "best". " Ben

Re: Having two panel screens??

2004-06-09 Thread Ben
l work provided your sub-VI's do not have any trouble being called by different "main" VI's. If the simple "re-naming" works for you good! If not, I suggest you post a new question and include a copy of your VI so we can look and advise. I hope this helps, Ben

Re: High speed data transfer TCP/IP

2004-06-08 Thread Ben
Very Cool! I am gald I was able to help. Ben

Re: Check the color of a plot

2004-06-08 Thread Ben
let LV know which of the plots you are interested in. I hope this helps, Ben

Re: High speed data transfer TCP/IP

2004-06-08 Thread Ben
You may want to review this discusion. http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=135&HOID=506500080007BE&UCATEGORY_0=_49_%24_6_&UCATEGORY_S=0 The original poster got some good result in the end. Ben

Re: High speed data transfer TCP/IP

2004-06-08 Thread Ben
I should add a little info about the link. After days of talking and experimenting, the original poster shared all of his findings along with some sample code. Ben

Re: Date format while writing to database using database toolbox

2004-06-04 Thread Ben
Sarcasism = Humour in my book. Ben

Re: monitor memory consumption of Teststand and Labview

2004-06-04 Thread Ben
There are two VI's you may want to experiment with. they are; ..\vi.lib\platform\system.llb\memstats.vi and ..\vi.lib\utility\sysinfo.llb\Get Memory statistics.vi These may or may not help. One of them maybe for RT only. Please let me know if these helped. Ben

Re: Date format while writing to database using database toolbox

2004-06-04 Thread Ben
Rolf, You never fail to entertain! Who says we Enthusiasts do not have a sense of humor. Ben

Re: Autoscale Y axis

2004-06-03 Thread Ben
Hi Jeremy, I failed to mention that your option 1 is a good approach. If you look below you will see that Greg was on the same wave-length. Ben

Re: Autoscale Y axis

2004-06-03 Thread Ben
r you want. This will avoid the multi-frame seq structure. 3) Defering front panel updates and then undefering afterwards may improve performance and appearence. Trying to help, Ben

Re: pixel color

2004-06-01 Thread Ben
is not an option. Trying to help, Hoping to hear other ideas, Ben

Re: Congratulations, Dennis Knutson!

2004-05-28 Thread Ben
" You will also find the same "Photo not Available" picture in the margin. Ben

Re: how to do a time normalization on my data?

2004-05-28 Thread Ben
ONTEXT_CATEGORY_0=_49_%24_6_&USEARCHCONTEXT_CATEGORY_S=0&UCATEGORY_0=_49_%24_6_&UCATEGORY_S=0 If you click on his link, it looks like he registered on the Dev-Exchange just to acknowledge you. Dennis, you have now accomplished the super-human twice over! Ben

Re: how to do a time normalization on my data?

2004-05-27 Thread Ben
Just for the record, I believe this is number 2000! Ben

Re: Reading a File and by using TCP/IP transfer protocol?

2004-05-25 Thread Ben
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Re: Max Number of Labview objects

2004-05-23 Thread Ben
. BUT... That erro you reported starts with "lvworm" which I believe is associated with LV 7. Ben

Re: Ring control behaviour

2004-05-22 Thread Ben
the same way at it did in 6.1. Now if we could only do this for enum's Ben

Re: Why does program work only when highlight execution is on?

2004-05-19 Thread Ben
I second Ed's suggestions! You are not giving your device time to reply after your query. Ben

Re: Datalogging and multiplot graphs/

2004-05-19 Thread Ben
Sounds like another request for a storage scope. I posted a crude example here. http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=137&HOID=50650005005A610100&HTHREAD=90458&UCATEGORY_0=_49_%24_6_&UCATEGORY_S=0 I hope this helps, Ben

Re: What's the best way to deal with having different units plotted on the same graph?

2004-05-17 Thread Ben
also switch sides for a scale if you choose. Ben

Re: Can Remote Panels be accomplished with the Labview Runtime engine alone?

2004-05-17 Thread Ben
it as "My app.ini" (where "My app.exe" is the name of your exe), LV will serve the configured pages. If memory serves me correctly, you also have to make sure the web functions are included in the exe when you do your build. Ben

Re: Why is 2nd While Loop in State Machine generated by State Diagram Toolkit?

2004-05-14 Thread Ben
Good job! Ben

Re: how much interfaces can be driven in "real-time" with a VI in LABVIEW 6i

2004-05-14 Thread Ben
should serve you up till you run into the indeterminism of Windows. If the the indeterminism will be an issue, you may have to go with LV Real-Time. Ben

Re: how much interfaces can be driven in "real-time" with a VI in LABVIEW 6i

2004-05-14 Thread Ben
Added note: occurences can be found on the advanced pallette under syncronization. Wire "true" to "ignore previous" of the wait on occurence node. Ben

Re: Looking for ready-to-use indicator that looks like a horizontal-platform panel in an airplane

2004-05-12 Thread Ben
You Win! There is another example near that one that shows how to draw a pie-chart. Parts of that example can be used to add your over-lay yur grid (i.e. do not fill). Ben

Re: Looking for ready-to-use indicator that looks like a horizontal-platform panel in an airplane

2004-05-12 Thread Ben
Clue: On this web-site under examples there is an example that demonstrates how to rotate an image in a picture control. Throw some grid line on top of that and you are there. Ben

Re: Why is 2nd While Loop in State Machine generated by State Diagram Toolkit?

2004-05-11 Thread Ben
little there. Back to your Q! 4th The small while loop allows each state to have a unique set of transitions. If it was outside the individual states (as you suggested) the transition would have to be shared. I hope this answer along with Sacha's answer is valualbe to someone. Ben

Re: Image bleed through On A Dialog Control In LV

2004-05-10 Thread Ben
always fixed by using the latest and greatest screen drivers or by changing the hardware acceleration settings for the display. In my experience LV has always played the "graphic update game" correctly. It the hardware/drivers that are not keeping up. Ben

Re: Create Controls on Font Panel when vi is running?

2004-05-04 Thread Ben
ontrols and indicators. The biggest draw back is that you find yourself double clicking on the vitual control expecting to find its terminal. So you you really need it, IT CAN BE DONE. Ben

Re: RS 485 and labview (for use with Brooks 5850s mass flow controllers)

2004-04-24 Thread Ben
I will send the files you requested as a reply to your e-mail. Ben

Re: Complex data structure.

2004-04-18 Thread Ben
know what its defaults should be. So you get 1) Smaller diagram foot print 2) Ability to define global default values by wraping the default in a sub-VI. Ben

Re: RS 485 and labview (for use with Brooks 5850s mass flow controllers)

2004-04-08 Thread Ben
ld be very suprised if they discontinued support. Trying hard to help, Ben

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-04-08 Thread Ben
in these parts over the next month or two. Ben

Re: RS 485 and labview (for use with Brooks 5850s mass flow controllers)

2004-04-08 Thread Ben
ns how the original app worked. Otherewise, I will reply with the Brooks files and pray for your success. Trying to help, Ben

Re: RS 485 and labview (for use with Brooks 5850s mass flow controllers)

2004-04-08 Thread Ben
nce then I think I may have read something that made me think that Modbus OPC may handle these devices. I never followed up that idea so do not waste to much time on that. Ben

Wave Chart Freezes

2004-04-08 Thread Ben Medland
I have an application running on a server that constantly monitors the soundcard input (Listening for alarms and noises). My front panel has a Wave Chart indicator displaying the captured data. My problem is that the wave chart freezes/stops updating after a period of time (approx 3hrs of use, al

Re: Shift register or Local Any differences in performance?

2004-03-25 Thread Ben
issues could be. 4) Good programming style Label your wires going to/from SR's. Trying to help, Ben

Re: Where can i find the classID list for Labview 7.0

2004-03-23 Thread Ben
Hi Mike, Thank you! I have already looked and e-mailed that link for future digestion. I will see there! Ben

Re: 1000 Responses

2004-03-22 Thread Ben
Thank you Michael (and others)! I am jsut trying to stay ahead of my rule to give more answers than I get. I am still way behind! Now back to those Q's. Ben

Re: any good VI for impact hammer modal analysis?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
n, I would suggest you break up this question into specific parts and post them seperately. Trying to help, Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&RFORMNUMBER=6";>Ben Rayner http://volt

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Is there any possibility to get this app loaded and saved as at least LV 6.0? At the current rate, I am running the risk of wasting alot of your time before I can be sure if I can even help! Short of that, I am concerned about race conditions due the extensive use of globals. Ben

Re: Problem with "Run Vi" Invoke Node

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Instead of clciking once to make the FP active and then clicking the second time to actuate the switch, one click makes the FP active AND actautes the switch. Add DropThroughClicks=True to the ini file. Ben

Re: seperate windows for diagramms

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Thank you Robert! Ben

Re: Does anyone know of resources for IBM ISA AD/DA cards?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
e but not quite what you need, include a link to the old Q in your new Q. Have fun! Ben

Re: Does anyone know of resources for IBM ISA AD/DA cards?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Hi Bill, Have you concidered using the microphone input? That will let you do analog in on most PCs. Still trying to help you get started. Ben

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Then review all of the code and start enclosing code inside single frame seq structures. Make sure data flow dicates order. Of particular concern is WHEN the stop global is written. Make sure it does not get read to early! Ben

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
"I didn't write it...just trying to fix it. ;)" That is exactly what I say when someone wonders into my office while I am looking at a customers code! Ben

Re: Read / Write to Siemens Drive Registers.

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
27;s you get the value I noted above. I can also type cast your posted values (with high and low halves waped) to a Complex SGL. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&RFORMNUMBER=6";>Be

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Not the globals themselves but how they are used. I never use globals I devlop myself. I have worked with them in others code. I suspect a race condition that is a result of over using globals. If I could look at the entire app, I may be able to spot the race condition. Ben

Re: How do I get my chart to redraw after the onitor comes out of screen saver mode.

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Setting DeferPanUpdts To False then True MAY do it. THe release note for LV 7 indicates that both of the operations will re-draw the screen. Now if Windows will wake up and show you this? Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True

Re: can I use my usb port by itself as an DO/DI?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
I second Mike's comments. Go for the parrallel port. Ben

Re: Where can i find the classID list for Labview 7.0

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
this exchange again in the future. Your contributions would be welcome, and besides, we give out STARS! Ben

Re: Where can i find the classID list for Labview 7.0

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
"Bird's Eye View" The last time I saw a response like you recieved for your utility was when Brian Renken anounced the search engine. Ben

Re: Why does one while loop stop after 3-4 weeks?

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Thank you for the update Rich! Ben

Re: Memory allocation problem with CWGraph3D

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
"The memory won't be relased until LabView is closed." This sounds a reference is being repeatedly opened. Post an example, we may be able to help. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&

Re: Set device and channel variables

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Jean-Pierre's save/restore functions will do this. Check out openG. Start with Jim Kring's profile to find this site. http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_1512&RFORMNUMBER=6&UCATEGORY_0=_6&UCATEGORY_S=0 Ben

Re: Where can i find the classID list for Labview 7.0

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Wow, what an entrance! Welcome to the list PJM_Labview! Where did you get that from? Ben

Re: trouble with imaq sequence running in parallel with other vi's

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
"Stop, reverse that" (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) Ben

Re: seperate windows for diagramms

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
y nodes to show the front panel of VI when desired. The Master will also close them. The methods illustrated should give you a starting point. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&RFORMNUMBER=6";>B

Re: prorgam works in Diagnostics mode not in natural mode

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
I agree with what altenbach said. I will guess that it is a race condition. Post the code and we will take a look. Ben

Re: Problem with "Run Vi" Invoke Node

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
Post some code and we will take a look. Ben

Re: Get mechanical action of boolean programmatically

2004-03-21 Thread Ben
and copied boolean have 14 in the first byte. Now how to decide which type of latch action Can't help you there. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&RFORMNUMBER=6";>Ben Rayner

Re: How to close TCP port in LV 4.1?

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
OK, How about an image of how these sub-VI are being called. The extensive use of Globals makes me nervous but I can not spot anything solid that would cause me to suspect a race condition. Images of these VI's being called will shut me up. Ben

Re: How to modify WaveformChart history data length programmatically

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
One more thing jbao, THe best way to thank someone on this exchange is to give the best answer a four star rating. This way others in the future can quickly find the answer to their questions. Have fun, Ben

Re: Why does one while loop stop after 3-4 weeks?

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
this time is to check the length of the string in the accumulator when it is in the hang condition. This would also mean that you could "un-hang" the loop by pulling the cable while hung. Trying hard to help, Ben

Re: How to modify WaveformChart history data length programmatically

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
No wonder I never noticed the upper limit! Ben

Re: Problem with "Run Vi" Invoke Node

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
Good cal Wiebe! I was drawing a blank on this one. dropThroughClicks Ben

Re: not able to type into string control

2004-03-16 Thread Ben
Post a sample VI with the controls that you cut and paste from your app. The other though that comes to mind is that they may be locked. Just guessing, Ben

Re: not able to type into string control

2004-03-15 Thread Ben
Yes! Check to make sure the control is not disabled! pop-up>>>Advanced>>>Enabled States >>>Enabled I believe it was Dennis that helped me out that day. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=1

Re: Why does one while loop stop after 3-4 weeks?

2004-03-15 Thread Ben
above. Trying to help, Ben

Re: How to modify WaveformChart history data length programmatically

2004-03-15 Thread Ben
"any number of points from zero to 2B" Is that 2b hex or "to be determined" or a typo? I never noticed an upper limit. Is there one? Ben

Re: How to modify WaveformChart history data length programmatically in LabVIEW?

2004-03-15 Thread Ben
I have wanted to do this a couple of times myself. This can only be changed at edit time, and it must be done via the pop-up. What problem does this cause? There may be a work-around. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUse

Re: Question about communication between labview programs on separate

2004-03-14 Thread Ben
this help. Fire away if you have follow-ups. Ben http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_3529&RFORMNUMBER=6";>Ben Rayner http://volt.ni.com/niwc/common.jsp?page=products_certification_cld&node=10638&qu

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