Physical Channel:Signal Type Property

Short Name: PhysChanSigType

Requires: VI Scripting

Class: DAQmxNameConstant Properties

To Use: Create a property.

Indicates the type of signals that the control displays. Use this property only if the control is a DAQmx Physical Channel control.

If the control is set to physical channel, indicates the type of signals that the control will display. 1 - AI, 2 - AO, 4 - DI, 8 - DO, 16 - CI, 32 - CO, 64 - Switch, 128 - Internal. In order to have the control display multiple signal types, add the desired numbers together. In other words, for AI and CO to be displayed, pass 33 (32 + 1) into the node.

1AI
2AO
4DI
8DO
16CI
32C0
64Switch
128Internal

To have the control display multiple signal types, add the appropriate numbers together. For example, to display AI and CO, pass 33 (32 + 1) into the node.

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