(Windows) .emf, .bmp (default), and .eps files
(macOS) .pict, .bmp (default), and .eps files
(Linux) .bmp (default) and .eps files
Short Name: Export Image
Requires: Base Development System
Class: Picture Methods
To Use: Create a method.
Exports an image of a picture control to the clipboard or disk.
This method is similar to the Export Simplified Image option on the shortcut menu of a picture control.
| Data type | Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File Type | Yes | Specifies the format of the file.
You can export into one of the following formats: (Windows) .emf, .bmp (default), and .eps files (macOS) .pict, .bmp (default), and .eps files (Linux) .bmp (default) and .eps files |
| Target | Yes | Specifies whether to save the image to the clipboard or to disk. When you set Target to File, you must specify a Path. |
| Path | No | Indicates where you want to save the file. LabVIEW ignores this parameter if you set Target to Clipboard. When you set Target to File, you must specify a Path. |
| Always Overwrite | No | If TRUE, LabVIEW overwrites an existing file without prompting you. If FALSE (default), LabVIEW prompts you to overwrite an existing file. |
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Data type | No return value |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | Yes (Read/Write) |
| 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 | Yes |