Control ASCII with buttons

[JJones_MTR]

Hi, Im new to Labview and am using it with a MARK-10 forcegauge and test stand. I am wondering how:

1) I can change the ASCII code that is being written to the machine and is seeing while the program is running. Right now it just runs until the machine setting are reached, if I try to stop it, I have to stop the VI and run it again with the stop ASCII as the written variable.

2) Then get the VI to change what ASCII is being written based on the output the machine is giving me. ex, move down until 01.00 lb is reached, then stop.

Thank you,

[mikeporter]

There is a whole lot you need to learn before we can even begin to answer your questions.

Here are some free training for the basics of LabVIEW. (List courtesy of Hooovahh)

3 Hour Introduction http://www.ni.com/white-paper/5243/en/

6 Hour Introduction http://www.ni.com/white-paper/5241/en/

LabVEW Basics http://www.ni.com/gettingstarted/labviewbasics/

Self Paced training for students http://www.ni.com/academic/students/learn/

Self Paced training beginner to advanced, SSP Required http://sine.ni.com/myni/self-paced-training/app/main.xhtml

LabVIEW Wiki on Training http://labviewwiki.org/LabVIEW_tutorial#External_Links

Mike...