Use smooth updates during drawingCauses LabVIEW to draw data to an offscreen buffer and copies that image to the screen, instead of erasing a section of the screen. When LabVIEW updates an object with smooth updates off, it erases the contents of the object and draws the new value. LabVIEW erases and replaces the old value, which results in a noticeable flicker. Using smooth updates, LabVIEW draws data to an offscreen buffer and copies that image to the screen instead of erasing a section of the screen. Using smooth updates avoids the flicker that erasing and drawing causes. However, using smooth updates can slow performance and requires more application memory because you have to maintain an offscreen drawing buffer.
Open the control editor with double clickAllows you to display the Control Editor window by double-clicking. Use the Control Editor to customize the appearance of a front panel object. Refer to the LabVIEW Custom Controls, Indicators, and Type Definitions Application Note for more information about creating and using custom controls, indicators, and type definitions.
End text entry with Return key (same as Enter key)Allows you to press <Ctrl-Enter> to embed new lines in a text box. Macintosh Press the <Option-Return> keys. Sun Press the <Meta-Return> keys. Linux Press the <Alt-Return> keys. The <Return> key on the alphanumeric keyboard works like the <Enter> key on the numeric keypad, ending text entry.
Override system default function key settingsWindows and Macintosh Causes LabVIEW to override default function key settings of the operating system. By default, the operating system might use some function keys for system purposes. For example, on a PC, pressing <F10> is the same as pressing the <Break> key. Macintosh <F1> to <F4> are equivalent to Cut, Copy, Paste, and Clear, respectively.
Use localized decimal pointUses the decimal separator for the operating system instead of the period. Place a checkmark in this option if you want LabVIEW to operate within the system configuration. Remove the checkmark from this option if you want LabVIEW to use periods in all cases for the decimal point.
Note Changes to this option take effect the next time you start LabVIEW.
Show tip strips on front panel controlsDisplays tip strips when you idle the Operating tool over objects.
Use transparent name labelsUses transparent labels for objects on the front panel.
Play animated imagesWhen enabled, displays any animated graphic, such as an animated .gif, as animated. When disabled, only the first frame of the animated image displays.
Blink speedSets the blinking speed for front panel objects. Blinking is a basic property you enable with Property Nodes. If you place a checkmark in the Use default option, you cannot edit this field.
Use defaultSets Blink speed to its default value of 1,000 ms.
Support numeric keypad on Sun keyboards (Sun)Activates support for the Sun keyboard, including keypads, arrow keys, and the <Help> key. If you are using a non-Sun keyboard, do not place a checkmark in this option.