Write Value and Time Stamp to File

[Chris G in AE]

Overview

This example demonstrates formatting timestamps and saving them to a file that can be imported into Excel.

Description

This VI outputs an array of Value and Time Stamp data to a .csv file for importing into Excel.

Requirements

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Download and run the VI.
2. Click on STOP button to stop the VI.
3. Specify a .csv file extension in the File Dialog Box.( For example, specify the file to save as MyFile.csv.)

Additional Information or References

Front Panel

VI Snippet

Notes: The VI saves the file location at run time. Make sure that you specify a .csv file extension so the VI can be easily imported into Microsoft Excel.  For example, specify the file to save as MyFile.csv in the File Dialog Box.

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

[Todd S.]

Thanks for posting! Could you please rename your attachment to include the LabVIEW version? "_lvXX.vi" would be fine.