Front Panel Window:Show Menu Bar Property

Short Name: FP.ShowMenuBar

Requires: Base Development System

Class: VI Properties

To Use: Create a property.

Indicates whether to display the menu bar on the front panel while the VI runs.

If you load the VI in a subpanel control, this property is read only and always returns a value of FALSE.

This property is similar to the Show menu bar option on the Customize Window Appearance dialog box.

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
Must wait until user interface is idleNo
Available with control VIsNo
Available with global VIsNo
Available with strict type definitionsNo
Available with polymorphic VIsNo