Print VI To Text Method

Inherits from VI Methods.

Prints the VI information to a text file. Print VI to Text also contains parameters.

The following table lists the parameters for this method.

ParametersDescription
Text File PathDesignate the path of the text file.
Append?Specifies whether or not the new information will be appended to an existing text 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.

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