Remote Panel:Lock Control

Returns control of the front panel to the server and queues any requests from clients to control the front panel. LabVIEW ignores this method if the front panel is already locked.

This method is similar to the Regain Control and Lock Control shortcut menu items on the front panel of a running VI.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this method.

Short Name RP.Lock Control
Data type No return value
Available in Run-Time Engine Yes
Available in Real-Time Operating System Yes
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 allowed 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

Examples

Refer to the following example files included with LabVIEW.

  • labview\examples\Data Communication\Remote Panels\Remote Panel Methods.lvproj