Programmatically Load Custom Run-Time Menu Using LabVIEW

[BCho]

Overview

This VI shows the way of changing Run Time Menu of VI programmatically.

Description

There may be a situation where you need to programmatically change the Run-Time menu for your VI. For example, if you have a large VI that incorporates a few different tests, during the execution of a given test, you need to have a limited run-time menu. However, during other parts of the program, you need to have a completely different, less restrictive, Run-Time menu.

Requirements

Software:

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible) 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Extract the 7z file to any folder.

2. Run the VI.
3. Flip the switch between "Menu #1" and "Menu #2".
4. Notice that the Run-Time menus change depending on the positions of the boolean switch.

Additional Information or References

 

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[Phil_]

Useful Stuff!

Thanks.

[YuChuanHuang]

Thanks for saving  a lot time!

Well Done!

[JastrebokELI]

Please note that you can also use an RTM of your choice for controls. It needs a hack though.

1) Generate the desired swappable menu as if it was your VI menu and save it using Save->Run-Time Menu invoke node on This VI. (e.g.: MyMenu.rtm)

2) Link this RTM to your control or indicator using Advanced->Run-Time Shortcut Menu->Edit.

3) Use Save->Run Time Menu to save different menus under the same name (MyMenu.rtm). This reliably updates RTM of the control/indicator without the need top generate the menu every single time!