Example Code

Persistent File Dialog Box in LabVIEW

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Overview
Demonstrates how to create a persistent file dialog box.

 

Description
The example uses File Dialog Express VI to ask the user to select a file to open. While Loop with Continue if True conditional terminal is used to persist the file selection.

 

Requirements

LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

  1. Run the program
  2. A File Dialog Box will be prompted
  3. Choose the file to continue
  4. Program will persist until a file is selected

 

Additional Information or Resources

VI Block Diagram

 

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

 

Rahul B.

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