Retrieve HID Device Values for Use in LabVIEW

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Overview

This VI simply provides a text field where HID compliant devices can enter data for use in LabVIEW.

 
Description

An HID device returns the values that it reads as if a keyboard typed it in, so this VI will take each reading and append it to an array. The primary value of this VI, is that after handling a data point, it refocuses input on the text field so the next point can be captured as well.

This has been tested with a USB barcode scanner, but should work with other HID compliant devices as well.

Requirements

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Run the VI.
2. Input data into the "Data Input" Control;
3. Press Enter, you can see the data show in the array.

Additional Information or References
VI Snippet

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