Creating Cluster Controls and Indicators

Create a cluster control or indicator on the front panel by combining a cluster shell with a valid data object or element, which can be a combination of Boolean, string, chart, graph, scalar, arrays, or other clusters.

Complete the following steps to create a cluster control or indicator.

  1. Select a cluster shell from the Controls»Array & Cluster palette and place it on the front panel. A new cluster shell has an empty display optional label.
  2. If the Controls palette is not already visible, right-click the element display to display the Controls palette.
  3. Drag a control or indicator into the cluster shell. For example, drag a numeric digital control from the Controls»Numeric palette into the cluster shell. You can copy or drag an existing cluster control from the front panel to the block diagram.