How do I use directional PDA buttons in LabVIEW programs?

Hi all,
I've been assigned to get a LabVIEW program to work on a Palm PDA with LabVIEW 7.0 and palm PDA module 7.0. I am basically totally new to LabVIEW, and my possibly very simple problem is, the PC program requires input from a serially connected number pad for the 8, 4, 5, 6, and 2 keys which are used as four directions (8, 4, 6, and 2) and an enter (5).
I am trying to rewrite the input vi to use the directional buttons and middle enter button on the PDA itself but am having trouble figuring out what to use. I am using a PDA simulator because of the PALM OS5 we own. The input demo vi example provided will not build for PDA because of size so I am unsure of how to approach this. Another thing is, we have LabVIEW and PDA module for pocket PC 8.0, and a Dell Axim PDA on order. From what I understand off of this website, the latest PDA module has example button vi's. I would still like to figure out the way to do this on 7.0 so I can have a better understanding of LabVIEW. Eventually the program's endgoal is to be used on a PDA and inputting with a bluetooth keyboard, but we are going step by step right now.
I guess my biggest questions are, how do I assign the directional buttons on the PDA in my program, and will this differ greatly when we switch to 8.0 and pocketPC.
Oh and I did try to look at the example asteroid.vi but from looking at the input subvi, still couldn't figure out how they assigned the buttons.
Thanks,
Stephen

I can't help with any specifics (no access to the PDA module at the moment and I didn't use the buttons anyway), but I would like to say that it probably would make a big difference if you used LV 8. 7.0 was the first version of the PDA module and was extemely limited and problematic (it didn't even have a tab control). 7.1 was somewhat better and I understand that 8 is even better (although still very limited and buggy).
I also remember reading about several differences between Palm and PocketPC and I think you will generally be better off with the PocketPC as it's related to windows and will probably support more stuff.
Try to take over the world!

Similar Messages

How may I use directly the numerical when caps lock is on?

How may I use directly the numerical when caps lock is on?

I don't understand? Having caps lock on still allows you to type numbers. Perhaps you mean something else?

How can I use the CAN MODULE in LABVIEW 6i?

How can I use the CAN MODULE in LABVIEW 6i?
HELP ME! PLEASE

Not sure what your real question here is, but I'll take a stab at it.
The NI-CAN drivers (module) only work with the NI CAN cards. If you have a different vendors card, you'll have to contact them to see if they have LabVIEW drivers.
If you do have a NI CAN card, then you just need to install the NI-CAN drivers and you're ready to go. Have a look at the examples for help in getting going.
If you're having a specific problem, please give us some more details and we may be able to help out a bit more.
Ed
Ed Dickens - Certified LabVIEW Architect - DISTek Integration, Inc. - NI Certified Alliance Partner
Using the Abort button to stop your VI is like using a tree to stop your car. It works, but there may be consequences.

How can we use the standard LDB in custom program.

Dear all,
can you please tell me the way , how can we use the standard LDB in custom program.
Thanks & Regards,
Jyothi.

Hi
You can use the Function module LDB_PROCESS to use the Standard LDB in your Z custome program for further details about using the Standard LDB and accessing the LDB in to the program search SDN
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/64/237f8cd43711d1950b0000e8353423/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/97/b3edb8163111d2953c0000e8353423/frameset.htm

How do I use a push button digital trigger with my 6034E DAQ board?

I am only a Lab View toddler.
I am currently using a push button, wired to PFIO/TRIG1 and DGND, with a anolog trigger. However noise is causing my program to be triggered. I was told that a digital trigger would help to reduce the random triggering. How do I create a push button digital trigger?
Thanks

implement a schmitt trigger.
Struggling with Labview wrote in message
<[email protected]>...
>I am only a Lab View toddler.
>I am currently using a push button, wired to PFIO/TRIG1 and DGND, with
>a anolog trigger. However noise is causing my program to be triggered.
>I was told that a digital trigger would help to reduce the random
>triggering. How do I create a push button digital trigger?
>Thanks

How do I use a generic button to submit xml instead of pdf?

Hello All.
I am using the following javascript that I found to email a form:
var subject = form1.SF1.TxtFld1.rawValue.concat(_form1.SF1.TxtFld2.rawValue);
var myDoc = event.target;
try {
    myDoc.mailDoc({
        bUI: false,
        cTo: '[email protected]',
        cSubject: subject,
        cSubmitAs: "XML"
} catch (e) {
    // exception handling...
I would like to modify the above to email the xml instead of the pdf. Can anybody help?
The reason I'm not using the submit button is because I can't figure out how to customize the subject line as I have in the above script.
If there's a better way of doing what I need, please let me know - I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
J

Add a regular button to the form.
Add/Modify the following script on the click event of the button:
event.target.submitForm({cURL:"mailto:"+"[email protected]"+"?&body="This is a test email "&subject="+ subject +", cSubmitAs:"PDF",cCharset:"utf-8"});
You will need an Adobe LiveCycle Reader Extensions Server to make this possible for users who only have Reader and not full Acrobat.
Please see the following thread for more information: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/286054

Unable to use direct link. button grayed out!

When attempting to use the direct link function between premiere pro and after effects, the direct link button is grayed out and unclickable. Any ideas? Have I failed to set something up?

>Should I keep CS6
If you ever want to create a DVD or BluRay disc, then YES you keep CS6 !!!
The PPro/Encore tutorial list in message #3 http://forums.adobe.com/message/2276578 may also help, with more help in message #5 (including using EncoreCS6 with PProCC)

How can I use the media Buttons on my M40X with WinAmp?

Hello
Today I got my M40X and i have a question.
There are 5 media Button left of the keybord (CD/DVD, Play/pause, Stop, <-/->)
Is it possible to use them with WinAmp?
In the Toshiba Assist i got the CD/DVD button used to start WinAmp (by use him to start a .exe) but the Play/pause...dont work. In the field media Apps the only Player i can choose is Win MP10 (I hate this piece of sh*t).
How can I use these Button with WinAmp?

Hello
As far as I know the Toshiba Controls were tested and designed only for Microsoft Media Player and WinDVD. How this topic says:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=3621&messageID=11461#11461
I dont have any experience with WinAmp but I found useful info in this forum about this theme:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=6673&messageID=24448#24448
Check this.
Bye

How can I use the find button in Edit ADF Table in JDeveloper 10.1.3

Hi all,
in JDeveloper 10.1.3
How can I make the find button work in
the same Edit ADF Table without adding new view ?
thanks

Hi there,
it depends on what you mean by adding a new view object. You[b] don't have to create a new viewobject. You do have to add a second instance of your existing view object to your page.
Form scratch works more or less like this. Drop your view object as ADF table on the form. Add the find and execute operations. Drop the same view object on your form but now as ADF search form. Place the fields form the search form in the corresponding columns next to the existing fields. For each #{row} field ,and the find button, set the rendered property
#{bindings.testUserIterator.findMode ==false}. For each inputfield, and the execute, set the rendered property #{bindings.testUserIterator.findMode ==true}.
Now it will work.
I hope this is what you are looking for.
Good luck
Luc Bors

How can I use cutom build icons in labview as a switch ?

I have two questions:
I am trying to make a user interface, using custom-build icons.
-How can I load/copy my icons into labview?
What would be the best sollution for the usibility of the icons:
-should I try to use the icon as a new overlay for labviews excisting push-buttons?
-or... make a shape(icon) a clickable item/button.
Either way, I do not have a clue how to accomplish this task.
Every comment on this item is appreciated.
Kind regards,
Ronald (The Netherlands)

Hello Ronald,
here is a link which does engage with this topic.
http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/lv/71/lvhelp/Impt_Graph_in_Bool_Contrl/
Regards ThomasD

How do I get audio output from a labview program

We are modifying an existing labview program that reads data from a BNC-2140 DSA and displays as a graph. We want to be able to stream audio in audible range instead of a graphical display. Is there a VI available that can create audio? If not, how can I go about creating one?
Thank you

Hey Lost-
There is a wonderful document on our external website that groups our knowledge on using sound with LabVIEW.
Under the LabVIEW Resource Library (http://zone.ni.com/libraries/) choose -> LabVIEW -> Advanced Programming Techniques -> Using Sound.
This page lists over 5 examples for playing sounds with LabVIEW through WAV, MP3, and other formats. Streaming audio might be tough, depending on your processor. It might be hard to translate your input into a format LabVIEW can play. I am not sure what sound format that input data you refer to would be. This will be a good starting point. Also, I have heard of a Microsoft ActiveX control, DirectShow, that might help you. I have not worked with this guy, but I would check into it at Microsoft's site -> www.msdn.
microsoft.com.
Post again if you have follow-up questions.
ben schulte
national instruments

Using a mac OSX and a logitech M-UAG120 mouse, how do I use the wheel button to open a link in a new tab (but not switch to it)? Can't type a key in box.

In the logitech control center I've clicked on my mouse (tilt wheel mouse), clicked on 'wheel button', and in the dropdown menu selected keystroke. Under 'configure keystroke', there's a "type a key..." box, and to the right, there's a "choose any modifier" selection.
On this web page, http://www.accessfirefox.org/Firefox_Keyboard_and_Mouse_Shortcuts.html, the instruction for 'open link in new tab' is Cmd+Return Cmd+Click
On this page, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/mouse-shortcuts-perform-common-tasks, the instruction for 'open link in new tab' is command+Left-click link Middle-click link
I cannot figure out how to type these in correctly to make the function work.
Help please?
Thank you all.

I do not know what the standard setting is. In my Mac system preferences, when I access the Logitech Control Center, I click on "wheel button" (button 3), and get a drop down menu with the following choices:
Nothing 
Click 
Advanced Click 
Cruise 
Horizontal Scroll 
Keystroke 
Modifiers 
Open Application 
Open Document 
Open Folder 
Open Web Page 
Back 
Forward 
Cover Flow 
Display Control 
Eject CD 
End Session 
Expose' Dashboard & Spaces 
One-Touch Search 
Quick Look 
Screen Capture 
Sound Control 
Switch Application 
Zoom
I'm lost here. The mouse used to do it, then I needed to unplug it, and when I set it up again, the wheel button is inert when used on a link.

How do I use the back button to go back more than 1 step?

In previous versions of Firefox and common in other browsers is a small pull-down option on the back button that will allow the user to go back more than 1 step in browsing history.
Typically, the pulldown will show a chronological list of recent sites visited and the user could select one. Firefox 4 seems to have dropped that feature and you can only click it to go back 1 step at a time. I really miss that feature.
Is there a way to enable or add on the ability to go back more than one without having to go to history?

You can get the drop down list by either right-clicking on the back/forward buttons, or holding down the left button until the list appears.
If you want the drop-down arrow you can add it with the Back/forward dropmarker add-on - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/backforward-dropmarker

How do I use a xbox360 controller in labview 7?

So I've just been given a project in my research lab..
We have to control a gantry arm using labview. The gantry control is already completely written out in labview using a datasocket server. However, I've never worked with Labview before. All I know is that it takes in a number as a velocity and it moves the arm according to that velocity. What I have to do is use the xbox 360 controller to input that number (a velocity), as well as calibrate it. If possible, using the mangitude of the joystick angle to input a different velocity.
How would I go about doing this? I hav einstalled all the necessary software to talk to the controller, but I don't know how to set it up in Labview.
Also, Windows XP sees it as a game controller, if that makes any difference.
Message Edited by ShadowGray on 08-13-2008 10:56 AM

You cannot connect those two nodes directly because they're different datatypes, as the message indicates. The axis info contains 8 elements. Thus, you have to pick the one that applies to you and unbundle it from the cluster. For example:
To learn more about LabVIEW it is recommended that you go through the tutorial(s) and look over the material in the NI Developer Zone's Learning Center which provides links to other materials and other tutorials. You can also take the online courses for free.
Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 08-13-2008 01:08 PM
Attachments:
Example_VI_BD.png ‏1 KB

How do I use LSMW with a bespoke dataload program?

Hello data migration gurus, I need your help.
I need to migrate data from a legacy system into a suite of bespoke functionality we've written within SAP CRM. We are planning to write a program to perform the load. However we would like such a program to be reusable, so it makes sense to keep the data load separate from the data formatting, which may vary between customers.
The obvious answer is to use LSMW for the data formatting, calling our load program as the last step. However in LSMW you can only choose from a list of standard dataload programs. Does anyone know how to use LSMW with a bespoke program? It looks like transaction SXDA might be involved, but it isn't too clear. If anyone has done this kind of thing elsewhere, advice would be much appreciated!
Obviously as an alternative we could just write a separate program to format the data - it would just be a lot better if we could use LSMW.

No longer required.

How do I use directional PDA buttons in LabVIEW programs?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for