How do I convert the item name of an enum constant to text?

[Lefi]

For an enum control or indicator I can use the "String[]" property together with Index Array to get the item text.

But for an enum constant, I don't know how to do it, however I have seen a solution some years ago, but I can't remember it.

Hoping that there is a skilled developer out there who is kind enough to help me.

[JChec]

Hi Lefi

Haven't had time to really look at it, but there's always a way round things if you can't find an elegant solution.

Jevon

[JB · Accepted solution]

Format Into String is your friend. You even don't need to set its format string input in this case.

[jcarmody]

The OpenG Get Strings from Enum.vi can help, too.

 

Message Edited by jcarmody on 03-19-2010 06:42 AM

[Lefi]

Thank you JB for your compact solution. This is probably what I saw some years ago.

And thanks to jcarmody for the tip on snippets. I'll definetly try that.