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Maximize and Minimize LabVIEW Front Panel Programmatically

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‎09-12-2008 09:52 AM
Last Edited by: Member Example_Scrubber_Samah ‎01-30-2017 02:00 AM

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  • LabVIEW

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Overview

This examples demonstrates the Front Panel Window State property in VI Server.

 

 

Description

This VI shows how to use the Front Panel Window State property to maximize, minimize, and restore the front panel of the VI.

 

 

Requirements

LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

 

 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Download and Save the attached VI to your computer

2. Run the VI
3. Click the buttons on the left to maximize, minimize or restore the size of the Front Panel

 

 

Additional Information or References

The example is set-up to perform the functions when the user clicks a button on the Front Panel, but the idea can be implemented to maximize or minimize the screen after any type of event.

 Resize Front Panel Programmatically.PNG

 

 

**This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**

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