Global, local variables in SubVI's

Hi,
I'm having a problem with what is probably a 'feature' of labview
(using ver 6.1).
When running multiple SubVI's of the same type, any local variables
declared within the SubVI are globally scoped across all instances of
that SubVI within one VI. Is there any way to prevent this?
I am trying to store the Status of the SubVI in a local, but obviously
each instance of the SubVI ends up with the same status. Currently i
have solved this by having exact copies of the SubVI for each
instance, but obviuosly as far as labview is concerned they are now
different SubVI's, i consider this a bit of a hack and would rather
avoid it.
Any pointers?
Many Thanks,
Ed

If you make the sub-VI reentrant, you will get the type of local you're looking for. On the sub-VI's menus, goto File >> VI Properties >> Category >> Execution >> Reentrant Execution.

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    One more question: at what point (either # of data points or frequency of data collection) does it become necessary to use queues? Thanks.
    Well, there's not really a clearly definable "point".  I'd say if your update-rate climbs above 100Hz, or you witness poor program or system performance, then it's time.  The scenario you've described is a fairly simple acquire/display&log loop - and simple is good.   Then-again people can't see/react-to updates faster than about 10Hz - so it doesn't make sense to sacrifice performance - if performance becomes an issue.
    Re: queues:  Queues are sometimes used to buffer data that's "produced" in one place and "consumed" in another.
    Here, if/when logging data, you're logging with every DAQ.  I wouldn't recommend using a queue to transport data from a "DAQ loop" to a "Logging-loop" - those functions can be in the same loop.  Should/could a queue be used to get data from a "DAQ loop" to update the GUI at a lower frequency?  Sure, but a Notifier might be a better choice.   Further, in the (simple?) program you've described, you might use a case structure (True/False) to only update FP indicators every "X" iterations - a simple solution that doesn't require Queues or Notifiers.
    Cheers!
    "Inside every large program is a small program struggling to get out." (attributed to Tony Hoare)

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