Example Code

Implementing Progress Bar using FGV

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Overview

This example demonstrates how to implement a progress bar using functional global variable.

 

Description

This FGV VI acts as a progress bar when called by another VI. It's possible to change the status description and progress percentage complete on-the-fly. The FGV is also able to be reset which defaults the percentage complete to 0.

 

Requirements

  • LabVIEW 2013 or compatible, with Real-Time module;
  • cRIO, RT-PXI or RT-desktop

 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

  1. Download and unzip file.
  2. Run Progress Bar Test.vi and follow instructions on front panel.

Additional Information or References

Progress Bar.png

 Progress Bar Test.vi is only intended to demonstrate the functionality of Progress Bar.vi.

 

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