This dialog box includes the following components:
Toolbar of the Dialog BoxControls the creation and positioning of menu items through a set of buttons.
Menubar of the Dialog BoxControls the creation and positioning of menu items through a File and an Edit menu.
Menu TypeIndicates one of three types of menus to associate with a VI at run time: Default, Minimal, and Custom. The Default and Minimal types can be copied but not edited.
DefaultDisplays the standard menu.
MinimalDisplays the standard menu without the infrequently used items.
CustomAllows you to create, edit, and save custom menus into an RTM file.
Item TypeIndicates one of the following three types of menu items: User Item, Separator, and Application Item.
User ItemAllows you to enter new items that must be handled programmatically on the block diagram. A user item has a name, which is the string that appears in the menu, and a tag, which is a unique, case-insensitive string identifier. The tag identifies the user item on the block diagram. When you type a name, LabVIEW copies it to the tag. However, you can edit the tag to be different from the name. For a menu item to be valid, its tag must have a value. Invalid menu items are shown as question marks in the Item Tag text box. LabVIEW makes sure that the tag is unique to a menu hierarchy, appending numbers when necessary.
NoteWindows Use underscores in item names to enable access with the <Alt> key. For example, to select an item named File/Exit using <Alt+F+X>, use _File and E_xit as the item names.
NoteWindows and UNIX You can create items in the menu bar that are accessible with a keyboard shortcut that includes the <Alt> key. Macintosh All items in the menu bar must be pull-down menus.
SeparatorInserts a separation line in the menu. You cannot set any attributes for this item.
Application ItemAllows you to select default menu items. To insert a menu item, select Application Item and follow the hierarchy to the items you want to add. Add individual items or entire submenus. LabVIEW handles application items automatically. These item tags do not appear in block diagrams. You cannot alter the name, tag, or other attributes of an application item. LabVIEW reserves the prefix APP_ for application item tags.
Item NameDisplays the string that appears in the menu.
Item TagDisplays the unique identifier of the menu item. Every menu item must have a unique identifier. The block diagram uses this string to identify the menu item. The identifier is case insensitive, and LabVIEW ignores trailing and leading blanks.
EnabledIndicates whether the menu item is enabled or dimmed in the menu.
CheckedIndicates whether the menu item is checked in the menu.
ShortcutDisplays the combination of keys that you press to access the menu item. To create a new shortcut, place the cursor in this field and press the keys you want to use for the shortcut.