Print VI To RTF Method

Inherits from VI Methods.

Prints the VI information to an RTF file. Print VI to RTF also contains parameters.

The following table lists the parameters for this method.

ParametersDescription
RTF File PathDesignate the path of the RTF file.
Append?Specifies whether or not the new information will be appended to an existing RTF file.
FormatSelect the printout format: Custom, Standard, Using Panel, Using SubVI, Complete. When you use the Custom format, use the Property Node with the Application class properties to set up your print options. The Standard format prints the VI icon, description, front panel, and block diagram. The Using Panel format prints the front panel, VI description, and control names and their descriptions. The Using SubVI format prints the icon, connector pane, VI name and description, and connected control terminal data types, names, and descriptions. The Complete format prints all the information listed above.
Image FormatSelect the format of the graphic files, BMP. Enter 0 for the bitmap (BMP) format, which is the only format supported.
image depthSelect the color depth (number of supported colors) of the image: 1 (one-bit, black and white), 4 (four-bit, 16-color), 8 (eight-bit, 256-color), or 24 (24-bit, true-color).
Image DirectorySelect the directory where the graphic files will be saved.
Help Format?Specifies whether to save the graphics externally and place references in the RTF file. Set this parameter to TRUE if you are creating a help file.

The following table lists the flags for this method.

Is settable when the VI is runningNo
Requires the block diagram to be loadedNo
Is available on local LabVIEW onlyNo
Requires the front panel to be loadedYes
Must wait until user interface is idleYes
Is available with control VIsYes
Is available with global VIsYes
Is available with strict type definitionsNo
Is available with polymorphic VIsYes
Available in Run-Time EngineNo