Using Imported Graphics in LabVIEW

You can import graphics from other applications to use as front panel backgrounds, items in ring controls, and parts of other controls and indicators. Refer to the Custom Controls and Type Definitions Application Note for more information about using graphics in controls.

LabVIEW supports most standard graphic formats, including animated GIF, MNG, animated MNG, and PNG. LabVIEW also supports transparency.

Use one of the following methods to import a graphic.

Windows

Macintosh

UNIX

After you import a graphic, you might need to resize or reorder it.