LabVIEW Basics

Being able to execute code based on a particular condition allows for logic to be built into a program. In LabVIEW, this is accomplished using a ____

Case Structure

____ any object in the LabVIEW environment provides quick access to most of the properties that can be changed.

Right-clicking

A ____ allows a VI to run until a certain condition is met, such as pressing a Stop button on the front panel.

While Loop

Numeric controls are different from numeric indicators because they have a __________ background and _________.

White, increment/decrement buttons

To switch between the front panel and block diagram, select Window >> Show Block Diagram/Front Panel, or simply press

Ctrl+E

To open a prebuilt VI to serve as a starting point or as a pinpoint reference, open ____ ad browse or search for the appropriate VI.

NI Example Finder

The ____ is typically used during run time to change the value of a control

Operate Tool

If you are not getting the expected values from your VI, two good troubleshooting steps are ____ and ____, which show wire values during run time and slow down execution, respectively.

Probing Wires, Highlight Execution

For Loops have auto-index output tunnels, which automatically create ____ of data at the tunnel.

Arrays

The ____ chooses the best tool based on where the mouse pointer is places in the LabVIEW environment

Automatic Tool Selector

When placing a new function, control, indicator, or constant, the ____ feature wires the terminals together if places within close enough proximity.

Automatic Wiring

A ____ indicates that the VI is broken or not executable

Broken Run Arrow

The ____ data structure can be compared to a purse or a wallet because a purse or wallet can hold many different things just as this data structure can hold multiple data types.

Cluster

A For Loop is different from a While Loop because it runs for a set number of iterations and does not require a ____. The number of iterations is set by the ____.

Conditional Terminal; Count Terminal

To find a quick description of any object in the LabVIEW environment, simply turn on ____ by pressing ____ and hovering over the object.

Context Help, Ctrl+h

To copy an item on the front panel or block diagram, press <Ctrl+C> and then <Ctrl+V>, or simply hold ____ and click and drag and drop the item

Ctrl

Being able to store a list of items in both a string and integer format allows for intuitive programming and a user friendly interface. This is made possible with the ____ data type.

Enum

Use ____ within the LabVIEW environment to see a quick description of any object on the block diagram or front panel.

LabVIEW Context Help

The ____ function, which allows you to find functions and controls to which you do not know the navigation path, is located on the ____ palette.

Search, Functions and Controls