Add to new values to an existing 1D array in a while loop

Question

Hello,
I have a while loop that collects data from a DAQ Assistant and stores it into a 1D array. The number of loops is set by the user. I am trying to average the data from each iteration of the loop. So far I am only able to get the array to overwrite the previous array values with the new ones.
if Number of loops = 3
First Iteration                      Second Iteration                         Third Iteration                           New 1D Array        [Divide by Loop #
4.97                                      4.99                                               4.98                                            14.94                       for the average]
4.97                                      4.99                                               4.98                                            14.94
4.96                                      4.98                                               4.97                                            14.91
4.98                                      5.00                                               4.99                                            14.97
4.97                                      4.99                                               4.98                                            14.94
I would like to make this as general as possible as the loop number will vary depending on the user input. 
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Answer 1

sgtpppr685 wrote:
I like the creative solution you have provided however, I am trying to keep the average at each element so that I can graph the average at each point. Therefore, I need the average to be a 1D array of the same initial length, not a scalar. 
I am trying to avoid using shift registers.
1. Do you mean you want the average after each iteration as well?  This can be done pretty easily by moving the division inside my loop.  Perhaps I am misunderstanding you though.
2. Why avoid shift registers?  They are amazing and effective.  They are an essential LabVIEW tool imo   Plus they work wonderfully for your current problem.
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