Programmatically Search Google Using LabVIEW

[A_Ryan]

Overview
Executes a Google search programmatically using Internet Explorer.

Description

This example shows how to use ActiveX to open a connection to Internet Explorer and executes a Google search programmatically. By replacing the variable in the URL string the user can type in any string into the search field and Google will display the results.

Requirements

LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Enter the search term in the Google search field
2. Run the VI

Additional Information or References

 VI Block Diagram

This VI only works with Google.  The concatenated string is specifically designed for Google's URL.

 
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[Meng-Shiang.Lin]

very useful!