Which kind of array to choose for combining several unsigned byte

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Hi, I have several unsigned byte variables, and want to build them together as an array for future use in configuration saving. Could any one tell me which kind of array I should use? Or should I use "build array"?
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I think you would be better off saving these items individually. It is a bit more work on the code side but it is much easier for a human to edit the file. Use a traditional ini file format such as:
[Application]
Station 1 = Enabled
Station 2 = Disabled
Logging = Enabled
Stop on Error = Yes
This is much more readable for a person. I recommend this sice you are saying this is a configuration file. Generally these will be open for editing by a person.
If you go with some criptic array format such as
Parameter = Enable, Enable, Disable, Enable
You can write a subVI that will return cluster containing your configuration settings. You would also write a similiar subVI for saving the parameters. This VI would also accept the cluster as an input.
the user will have no clue what they are setting or modifying.
Here are some examples of VIs I use to handle configuration files.
Mark Yedinak
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Generic Get Section from Config File.vi ‏20 KB
Get Application Specific Parameters From Config File.vi ‏32 KB
Get IP Addresses from Config File.vi ‏22 KB