Display Format Property

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Display Format Property

Short Name: DisplayFormat

Installed With: Base Package

Class: Digital Properties

Specifies the format and precision of the digital numeric value. Format can be 0-Decimal, 1-Scientific, 2-Engineering, 3-Binary, 4-Octal, 5-Hexadecimal, 6-Relative Time, 7-Time and Date, 8-SI, or 9-Custom (read-only). Precision is the number of digits after the decimal point.

This property is similar to the Display Format item in the shortcut menu of a numeric control or indicator and the Display Format page of the Properties dialog box.

Elements

Display Format:Format

Display Format:Precision

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating SystemYes
PermissionsRead/Write
Settable when the VI is runningYes
Loads the front panel into memoryNo
Need to authenticate before useNo
Loads the block diagram into memoryNo
Remote access disallowedNo
Must wait until user interface is idleNo
Available with control VIsNo
Available with global VIsNo
Available with strict type definitionsNo
Available with polymorphic VIsNo