Help:Document Path Property

Short Name: Help.Path

Requires: Base Development System

Class: VI Properties

To Use: Create a property.

Path or symbolic path to an HTML file (.htm or .html) or compiled help file (.chm or .hlp) to which the VI is linked.

If the path is to a compiled help file, use the Document Tag property to determine the specific topic in that help file.

This property is similar to the Help Path text box on the Documentation page of the VI Properties 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 VIsYes
Available with global VIsYes
Available with strict type definitionsNo
Available with polymorphic VIsYes