Tag:Set Tag Method

Short Name: Tag.Set Tag

Requires: VI Scripting

Class: Generic Methods

To Use: Create a method.

Sets a tag value. Returns FALSE if LabVIEW does not set the tag value.

Parameters

Data typeNameRequiredDescription
Tag NameYesCurrent tag of the item whose tag you want to set.
ValueYesValue to which you want to set the tag.
Is Persistent?NoSpecifies whether the tag is persistent. The default is FALSE, which is not persistent.
Old ValueNoValue of the tag before the change.

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