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ME 205

The Simulation of Physical Systems

 

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LabView Tutorial 2 - Alignment, Data Types, Help & Debugging



In this module you will learn how to quickly make your Front Panel or Block Diagram neat with the Align and Distribution tools. You will also learn about the different Labview Data Types and how the different data types are represented in Block Diagram wires and in the numeric representation of Block Diagram terminals. Finally, this module will cover the Labview Help system.

This module will cover:

  • Align and Distribute Objects Rings
    • The Align Objects Ring
    • The Distribute Objects Ring
  • Data Types and Their Wire Types
    • Data Types
    • Wire Types
  • Numeric Representation
    • Changing Representation
  • Labview Help
    • Context Help
    • Accessing Help Through Context Help
    • Accessing Help Directly
  • Debugging VIs
    • Debugging Tools on the Block Diagram
      • Execute Highlight
      • Step Over
      • Step Into
      • Step Out
    • Debugging Tools on the Tools Palette
      • Breakpoint Tool
      • Probe Tool

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