Network:Element Size Property

Short Name: Network.ElemSize

Requires: Base Development System

Class: Variable Properties

To Use: Create a property.

Gets or sets the size, in number of values, of the network buffer. For arrays, gets or sets the number of elements in the array. For strings, gets or sets the number of characters in the string.

An error occurs if you attempt to set this property when the VI is running.

This property is similar to the Number of option on the Network page of the Shared Variable Properties dialog box.

LabVIEW uses the Network:Buffer Size, Network:Element Size, and Network:Points Per Waveform properties as appropriate to calculate the network buffer size for a network-published shared variable.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

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