Show Module Timeout Value in SubVI Icon

[Darren]

All DQMH modules come with a Module Timeout--constant.vi:

This value defaults to 5 seconds, but I've worked with many modules over the years (usually having to do with serial devices) where this value is modified. I find it tedious to have to dig into the timeout VI any time I want to find out what the timeout actually is. Especially when I'm working with multiple modules at the same time that may have different (legitimate) timeout values. So I propose the following:

1) The default modules that ship with DQMH should include the timeout value in their icons:

2) There should be a Validate test that ensures the Timeout VI icon displays the correct value, and provide a fixer that will update the icon if it does not.

[bienieck]

I’d like to ask why the timeout isn’t provided as one of the input parameters on the VI’s connector pane in the first place. Why can’t I define the timeout when calling a request from the public API?

[Darren]

As the module author you can certainly add a connector pane input to any Request and Wait for Reply to specify a custom timeout. Speaking for myself I don't think I've ever needed this functionality.

[joerg.hampel]

Darren, after reviewing your idea and discussing it internally, we decided to decline it.

We are declining this idea because we don't see a way to make it robust enough. There's a real chance that the actual value and the icon get out of sync, which would result in an even worse situation - the icon deceiving the reader. 

Again, thank you for your input; it is most appreciated. Please keep those ideas coming!

[Enrique.Noe]

Hi, FYI Panther Dashboard has a right click menu that actually parses all the Module's constants including the timeout values.

Feature: Get DQMH Info

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