Short Name: Add Ability
Requires: Base Development System
Class: XInterfaceLibrary Methods
To Use: Create a method.
Creates a new ability of the specified type.
![]()  | Note The LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Module supports this method in the Run-Time Engine. | 
| Data type | Name | Required | Description | 
|---|---|---|---|
![]()  | Name | Yes | Name of the ability you want to create. | 
![]()  | VI Path | No | If VI Path is specified, an existing VI is used for the ability, if not, a new VI is created for the ability. | 
![]()  | Folder | No | Creates the ability in the specified folder. | 
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Data type | ![]()  | 
| Available in Run-Time Engine | No | 
| Available in Real-Time Operating System | No | 
| Settable when the VI is running | No | 
| Loads the front panel into memory | No | 
| Need to authenticate before use | No | 
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No | 
| Remote access allowed | Yes |