To keep an object proportional to its original size as you resize it, press the <Shift> key while you drag the resizing handles or circles.
To resize an object as you place it on the front panel, click to place the object and drag the resizing handles or circles.
To increment or decrement a numeric constant, click the constant with the Operating tool and use the up or down arrow keys.
Windows and UNIX To look up error codes, right-click an error cluster and select Explain Error or select Help»Explain Error.
Macintosh To look up error codes, <Command>-click an error cluster and select Explain Error or select Help»Explain Error.
To increment or decrement digital controls faster, use the Operating or Labeling tools to place your cursor in the control and press the <Shift> key while pressing the up or down arrow keys.
To customize how a VI appears as it executes, select File»VI Properties and select Window»Appearance from the pull-down menu.
To print a VI front panel that does not include the name, date, or page number, select File»VI Properties and select Print Options Properties from the pull-down menu, then remove the checkmark from the Print Header item.
To copy an image to a VI icon, drag the image file and place it on the icon located in the upper right corner of the front panel or block diagram.
To increase the point size of data symbols on charts and graphs, increase the line width of the plot.
To add items quickly to ring controls, press the <Shift-Enter> keys after each item.
Windows and UNIX To assign keys to controls, right-click any control and select Key Navigation. You can navigate the front panel using keystrokes while in Run mode.
Macintosh To assign keys to controls, <Command>-click any control and select Key Navigation. You can navigate the front panel using keystrokes while in Run mode.
Windows To create new palette menu items for commonly used ActiveX controls, select Tools»Advanced»Import ActiveX Controls.
Use Property Nodes to programmatically manipulate the appearance and functional characteristics of front panel controls and indicators.