Build array element labeling

Hello,
I am using the build array function to make a large boolean array. How can I have the element positions labeled so that I can easily determine what bit in the array I am connecting to?
Regards,
Kaspar
Regards,
Kaspar

You didn't mention that in your problem statement. Also, you mentioned you're using Build Array. Are you interested in knowing the terminal position on the Build Array that you're wiring to? There is currently no way to do that, as they all have a name of "element" when you hover over the Build Array with a tip strip. How many values are you wiring to your Build Array, anyway? If there are so many that you can't keep them straight without labels, perhaps there's a more elegant way to deal with the code?
If not, though, perhaps you could include a decoration on the diagram separating every 5th element that could help you more easily determine what position you're at with the build array:
-D
Message Edited by Darren on 05-23-2007 03:09 PM
Darren Nattinger, CLA
LabVIEW Artisan and Nugget Penman
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