To More Generic Class

To More Generic Class

Typecasts a class object or a class reference to a class above the object or reference in the inheritance hierarchy.

You can use this node to typecast any object or reference in a class hierarchy, including VI Server references, .NET/ActiveX references, and classes you create.

Inputs/Outputs

reference

Class reference or class object you want to typecast to a target class within the inheritance hierarchy.

target class

Class you want reference to match.

generic class reference

Class reference or class object typecast to the target class.

Typecasting Classes

Typecasting changes the data type of an input to that of the class you specify. This allows you to access the object or reference you input as if it is the target class you specify.