listbar control in front panel

[Mr.Fah]

Hello

I'd like to add a listbar in my VI.

The listbar is very similiar with the control menu in front panel. (see the figure)

Anyone know how to add the listbar (or similiar function)?

Thanks.

[smercurio_fc]

There really isn't anything built-in with LabVIEW to do that, so you'd basically need to write it yourself. I'm assuming you're talking about some sort of floating window rather than a control on the front panel? If it's the latter you'd likely need to delve into XControls. Or are you asking in terms of an ActiveX or .NET control or something?

[Mr.Fah]

Hello smercurio_fc

Thanks for reply. hmm....

Yes, I'm talking about a control on the front panel, it doesn't matter if it is floating or not.

Actually, visual C++ 2008 has that kind of example, but not in labview/

Is there some example for labview Xcontrol?

Thanks.

[smercurio_fc · Accepted solution]

The reason why I asked whether it has to be a control or a separate window is that it will probably be easier to make it a separate window as this can be a VI. XControls are not easy to program. Yes, there are shipping examples of XControls. Just open the Example Finder (Help -> Find Examples) and search for XControl. There is also a tutorial on how to make them: Creating New Front Panel Objects with LabVIEW XControls.

Is the VC++ example something that was coded using standard controls? Where did you find the example? I'm curious to look at it.

[Mr.Fah]

Hello 

One of my friend said there is listbar control in VC++ 2008.

Sorry, I'm not sure.

Anyway, thank you so much

[smercurio_fc]

I have Visual Studio 2010, and I don't see a ListBar control anywhere. I think he got that off the internet.