Build Table

Converts a signal or signals into a table of data that lists the amplitude of each signal and the time data for each point in the signal.

Note This Express VI appears on the block diagram when you add an Express table to the front panel. You can find the Express table on the List, Table & Tree palette.


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Dialog Box Options

Option Description
Format for Numeric Table Data

Contains the following options:

  • Precision—

    Changes the digits of precision of the numbers in the table. The default is 2.

  • Format the numbers—

    Changes the displayed format of the numbers in the table. Examples of each format appear in parentheses after the name of the format.

  • Clear data on each call—

    Empties the table cells after each iteration.

  • Include time data—

    Includes the time data for the signal in the table.

  • Use specified precision—

    Formats the numbers with the precision you specify in Precision. This option is available only when you select Fractional/Scientific (12.345), Fractional (12.345), or Scientific (1.234E1) from the Format the numbers pull-down menu.

Inputs/Outputs

  • cerrcodeclst.png error in (no error) —

    Describes error conditions that occur before this node runs.

  • cbool.png Reset —

    Controls the initialization of the internal state of the VI. The default is FALSE.

  • cbool.png Include time data —

    Includes the time data for the signal in the table. The value you wire to this input overrides the value you set in the configuration dialog box.

  • cexpdynwdt.png Signals —

    Contains the input signal or signals.

  • cbool.png Enable —

    Enables or disables the Express VI. The default is ON or TRUE.

  • i2dstr.png Table —

    Displays a table formatted according to the specifications you set.

  • ierrcodeclst.png error out —

    Contains error information. This output provides standard error out functionality.