Tag:Get Tag Method

Short Name: Tag.Get Tag

Requires: VI Scripting

Class: Generic Methods

To Use: Create a method.

Returns a tag value associated with the tag. Returns FALSE if the tag does not exist.

Parameters

Data typeNameRequiredDescription
Tag NameYesCurrent tag of the item whose tag you want to set.
Is Persistent?NoSpecifies whether the tag is persistent. The default is FALSE, which is not persistent.
ValueNoReturns the value of the tag.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this method.

Data type
Available in Run-Time EngineYes (Read/Write)
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