Allow Dropping Property
Short Name: Allow Dropping
Installed With: Base Package
Class: Path Properties
If TRUE, the control automatically accepts paths dragged to it, including the LV_PATH data type from drag and drop events. The LV_PATH data type is of type path. If FALSE, LabVIEW does not automatically accept any drops, including from the operating system, at runtime. LabVIEW returns error 1157 if you set this property on an indicator.
Use the Control events for more control over how users drag items within controls.
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this property.
| Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating System | Yes |
| Permissions | Read/Write |
| Settable when the VI is running | Yes |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access disallowed | No |
| Must wait until user interface is idle | No |
| Available with control VIs | No |
| Available with global VIs | No |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | No |