Convert to Dynamic Data Express VI

Owning Palette: Signal Manipulation Express VIs

Requires: Base Development System

Converts numeric, Boolean, waveform and array data types to the dynamic data type for use with Express VIs.

Dialog Box Options
Block Diagram Inputs
Block Diagram Outputs
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Dialog Box Options

ParameterDescription
ConversionContains the following option:
  • Input data type—Specifies the data type that you want to convert to the dynamic data type.
Scalar Data TypeContains the following options:
  • Floating point numbers (double)—Specifies that numeric values are double-precision, floating-point numbers.
  • Boolean (TRUE and FALSE)—Specifies that numeric values are Boolean values.
Start TimeContains the following options:
  • Zero—Sets the t0 of the input signal to zero.
  • Now—Sets the t0 of the input signal to the current system time.
InputsDisplays the input signal. If you wire data to the Express VI and run it, Inputs displays real data. If you close and reopen the Express VI, Inputs displays sample data until you run the VI again.
Results PreviewDisplays a preview of the measurement. The Results Preview plot indicates the value of the selected measurement with a dotted line. If you wire data to the Express VI and run the VI, Results Preview displays real data. If you close and reopen the Express VI, Results Preview displays sample data until you run the VI again. If the cutoff frequency values are invalid, Results Preview does not display valid data.

Block Diagram Inputs

ParameterDescription
ArrayContains the input waveform or array of numbers or Boolean values. You also can configure the Convert to Dynamic Data Express VI to accept the following outputs:
  • 2D—Returns the output signal converted into a 2D array of numeric values.
  • 2D Array—Contains the input signal formatted as a 2D array of numbers.
  • Array of Waveforms—Contains the input signal formatted as a 2D array of waveforms.
  • Boolean—Contains the input signal formatted as a single Boolean value.
  • Double—Contains the input signal formatted as a double-precision, floating-point number.
  • Waveform—Contains the input signal formatted as a waveform.

Block Diagram Outputs

ParameterDescription
Dynamic Data TypeReturns a dynamic data type with the values you entered in the Array input.