Right-click a front panel control or indicator while editing a VI to display the shortcut menu. The menu items above the first two lines in the shortcut menu are common to all controls and indicators. When a VI is running, you can change only the value of a control. You cannot edit other characteristics, such as the default value or description of the control. The menu items below the second line are customized for the object.
The following options are common to all control and indicator shortcut menus:
Visible ItemsLists the parts of an object you can choose to hide or show, such as the name label and the caption.
Find TerminalHighlights the block diagram terminal for the control or indicator. This menu item is useful for identifying a specific object on a complex block diagram.
ReplaceReplaces the front panel object with a different control or indicator without losing all of the editing options you selected for the object up to that point.
Data OperationsContains a submenu of data editing options.
Reinitialize to Default ValueSets the control to its default value.
Make Current Value DefaultMakes the current value of the control its new default value.
DataSocket ConnectionStarts a DataSocket connection.
Cut Data, Copy Data, and Paste DataCuts, copies, or pastes the contents of a front panel object.
AdvancedContains a submenu of advanced editing options.
Synchronous DisplayDisplays every update. Use this feature to display animations. Refer to the LabVIEW Performance and Memory Management Application Note for more information about displaying every update.
CustomizeOpens the Control Editor where you can customize your front panel objects. Refer to the Custom Controls and Type Definitions Application Note for more information about customizing front panel objects.
Hide Control or Hide IndicatorHides the front panel object from view. To access a hidden object, right-click the block diagram terminal and select Show Control or Show Indicator.
Enabled StateDetermines if an object is enabled, disabled, or disabled and dimmed.