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File Selection Dialog Using LabVIEW

by: Member
‎07-11-2014 04:03 PM
Last Edited by: Member Example_Scrubber_Lucien ‎08-13-2017 09:34 PM

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  • LabVIEW

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Overview

LabVIEW VI for selecting multiple files from multiple locations.

 

Description

Displays a file list dialog. Single/multiple files can be added by pressing the "Add Files" button. Use the "Add Folder" button to add all the files in a selected folder. Single/multiple files can be removed from the list using the "Remove Selected" button. Returns a list of selected files including paths.

 

Requirements

Software

LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Run the VI

2. Press the "Add Files" button to add files in the list.

3. Press "Add Folder" button to add all the files in a selected folder.

4. Press "Remove Selector" button to remove selected files.

 

Additional Information or Reference

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"Add Folders" only shows the selected .csv or .txt files in the folder. 

 

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

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