How to parse UDP byte stream ?

Hello,
I receive binary sensor data from different sensors via UDP (Header + Data (e.g. 4 byte uint) + End). I can read the data as a string (I used the UDP Receiver.vi example), but what is an efficient way to parse the data und to view the data on an indicator ?
cheers, Tobias

joe5213 wrote:
Hi, I am new to Labview and am trying to do exactly this. Would it be possible to you to generate a simple example of "TypeCast into a properly defined cluster"? Thanks Joe
The second Type Cast is the example you are looking for. The first one was just to make some the string in the first place.
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