Set Control Value Method

Inherits from VI Methods.

Sets the value of the named control with flattened data. Refer to the LabVIEW Data Storage Application Note for more information about flattened data.

The following table lists the parameters for this method.

ParametersDescription
Control NameThe name of the control.
Type DescriptorThe type descriptor of the control's data.
Flattened DataThe data value sent to the control.

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 loadedNo
Must wait until user interface is idleNo
Is available with control VIsYes
Is available with global VIsYes
Is available with strict type definitionsNo
Is available with polymorphic VIsNo
Available in Run-Time EngineYes (Read/Write)