Network Variables Custom Control Option Disabled

Hi all,
I am trying to create a network variable in a cRIO project using a predefined custom control.. I have done this hundreds of times before in other projects.. For some reason the "from custom control" option at the bottom of the data type dropdown list is disabled....!!!
I am sure this is something very simple but I am well and truly stuck now.. Could it be that I am not yet connected to my RIO?? I have not enabled the network connection yet..
Cheers
Harry
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Well,
I have now found the solution.. This is a bug.. Just shut down labview (completely, not just the project) and restart it and voila...the option awakes...
Cheers,
Harry

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