Scripting a Call Library Function Node Using LabVIEW

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Overview

This example shows how to script the Call Function Library Node which calls to the Windows OS.

Description

One function that takes a good amount of effort to script is the call library function node.  In this example, I show all the parts necessary to script a Call Library Function node that makes a call to the Windows OS and returns the name of the computer.

Requirements:

• LabVIEW 2012( (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Select Tools»Options to display the Options Dialog box
2. Select VI Server from the Category list
3. Place a checkmark in the Show VI Scripting Functions, properties, and methods checkbox
4. Click the OK button to apply the changes and close the Options dialog box
5. Run the VI
6. A new VI is created.  This VI contains the Call Library Function Node that returns the computer name
7. Run the VI
8. Notice the output of the VI is correct.

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