Save:Instrument Method
Short Name: Save.Instrument
Installed With: Base Package
Class: VI Methods
Saves a VI and synchronizes the VI with the edited version in other application instances before saving.
This method is similar to the Save item on the File menu.
Parameters
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Path to saved file | No | Designate the path of the VI file. The default is to the current location. |
| Save a Copy | No | Save a copy of the VI to another file. The default is FALSE. |
| Without Diagram | No | Save the VI without the block diagram. The default is FALSE. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating System | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Available with control VIs | Yes |
| Available with global VIs | Yes |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | Yes |