Magic Squares Generation Using LabVIEW

[cacalderon]

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1. Overview

This example generates the magic square of any given order (or size).

2. Description

A magic square is a square array of numbers consisting of the distinct positiveintegers 1, 2, ..., n^2 arranged
such that the sum of the n numbers in anyhorizontal, vertical, or main diagonal line is always the same number.
The Main VI is a program that generates the magic squares of all dimensions. To generate these magic squares, we
develop the three more important methods to generate them. This example shows how to manipulate arrays and how to
switch subVI's based on givenconditions. The three methods togenerate a magic square are:
- De La Loubère's Method.- generates magic squares of odd order, for example: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11…
- X Method.- generates magicsquares of 4*m order, for example: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20…
- LUX Method.- generates magicsquares of order not divisible to 4, for example: 6, 10, 14, 18, 22…

3. Requirements

• NI LabVIEW Base Development System 2012 (or compatible).

4. Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Download, unzip and open the compressed example project "Magic Squares Generation LabVIEW 2012
   NIVerified.lvproj".
2. Open "Main.vi".
3. Run the Main VI.
4. Write a positive integer number over 3, in the Order control.
5. Click Stop to end the application.

5. Additional Information or References

• Magic Square: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square
• Array Functions

**The code for this example has been edited to meet the new Community Example Style Guidelines.**

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[cacalderon]

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I thank to some members of LabVIEW-user groups for their contributions with regard to the design of GUIs.

LabVIEW GUI Gallery Link: http://forums.lavag.org/gallery-user8339-album77.html

[LeoDao]

I love Magic Square. I cant wait to see these application. Hope we can create application for the Largest Magic square.  I have created variety of magic square using magic square of order 4p and created 6000 by 6000 magic square on a spreedsheet.