Initially opening a stand alone application not in run mode.

[GenU1Chevy]

When opening a stand alone application for the first time, how can I not have it automatically start in run mode?  I want the user to click the white arrow first to start the program.  Are there any ways to get around this?  Thanks!!

[DianeS · Accepted solution]

Yes.  Here's how:

When you build your executable, there are several screens in which you set parameters. 

Under "Source File Settings", check "Set VI Properties for all contained items". 

Click the "Customize VI Properties" button.  Another dialog box will pop up listing the VI properties. 

Under "Execution", uncheck "Use VI Property". 

Make sure "Run When Opened" is unchecked. 

Now, when you build your executable, your user will have to press the white arrow to start the VI.

Hope this helps,

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[GenU1Chevy]

It worked!!  I would have never looked in there.  Thanks for the help!!  I appreciate it.  Thanks!!!!

[DianeS]

You are welcome.

I note that you marked your own post as the solution.  Would you mind changing the marked solution to the post that actually contained the solution?  🙂  Thanks!

[GenU1Chevy]

Yeah I didn't mean to do that.  I couldn't figure out how to change it but I think I figured it out.  Thanks again!!