Description Property

Short Name: Desc

Requires: Base Development System

Class: Page Properties

To Use: Create a property.

Gets or sets the description of a tab control page.

This property is similar to the Description and Tip item on the shortcut menu of a page on a tab control.

If you set the description, it appears in the Context Help window for that page and in any custom documentation you generate for the VI. You can format the text in the description to appear bold in the Context Help window.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Data type
PermissionsRead/Write
Available in Run-Time EngineYes
Available in Real-Time Operating SystemYes
Settable when the VI is runningYes
Loads the front panel into memoryNo
Need to authenticate before useNo
Loads the block diagram into memoryNo
Remote access allowedYes