I want to control the front panel of a lab View program with C code??

I want to be able to run lab View via Corba. So I need some way to control my lab Vew programs with C code. I really hope this is enough INFO.

Hi Mikey,
As mentioned by the guru more details would help us help you.
Do you just want to start the LV app from Corba?
Do you need to specify start-up value for the LV app?
Do you want want Corba to Fiddle with buttons and controls on the FP of the LV app?
Please outline your "dream" and we will let you know what is possible.
Ben
Ben Rayner
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    > posibble, please, send me any information.
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