Close front panel but leave open block diagram

Is there a way to do this? I would like to have my block diagrams of a few subvi's open but front panels closed so my task bar isn't so cluttered. It's not a big deal, I was just curious
CLA, LabVIEW Versions 2010-2013

Chris_VH wrote:
No current way unfortunately.
A colleague and I actually just put in a product suggestion for this yesterday.
So if they fix this do I give you or them credit for the solution?
CLA, LabVIEW Versions 2010-2013

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