Add Data Channel Headings to Output File

I have seen several threads discussing how to get names on the column headers when outputting dynamic data to a file and thought I would give a simple example of how to do this.
The example generates a Y=2X as 2 data flows and sends them to an X-Y graph and a text output file.
It is necessary to convert the dynamic data to a waveform and use the waveform attribute VI to add the attribute named NI_ChannelName.
The waveform is then converted back to dynamic data.
This is the solution I worked out and would appreciate confirmation from more expert users if this is the best way.
Colin
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File Output Test 1.vi ‏136 KB

Hi Colin
I've been taking a look at your VI today and just wondered if you could define what you mean by the 'best way'? Do you mean in terms of the speed of running the VI, memory allocation or another factor?
If you could let me know, then I'll look into how best to optimise the VI. Looking forward to hearing back from you,
Best Regards
Jeremy T
Technical Marketing Engineer
National Instruments UK & Ireland

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