Make Information on Custom Data Types (i.e. Waveforms) More Easily Accessible

[Julianne_K]

Although the information is located deep within the LabVIEW 2011 documentation, the information about custom data types is difficult to find for users. One of the most difficult data types to understand is the waveform data type. When a waveform generation VI, such as the Sine Waveform VI is placed on the block diagram, the context help describes the output terminal as "signal out". Upon going into detailed help, the signal out is described as the "generated waveform". It would be helpful if there was a link on the waveform keyword that brings users to a description of the data type. Also, the description of the data type is located deep within the "Types of Graphs and Charts" documents, which makes it difficult for users to search in the help and online for the data type. 

See the image below for a screenshot of the vague help document. Some users have also noted that the constant for the waveform data type is not clear either. To understand the components of the waveform, users must use the "Get Waveform Components." 

 

[johnsold]

I agree.  The Dynamic Data Type is even worse.  It is almost impossible to detrmine what is in there.  Becasue it can vary with the source, the context help should display the data structure as it does for a cluster.

Lynn

[Darren]

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