Make Selection From Rect Method

Short Name: MakeSelectionFromRect

Requires: VI Scripting

Class: TopLevelDiagram Methods

To Use: Create a method.

Allows the user to select all objects in a given area of the block diagram.

Parameters

Data typeNameRequiredDescription
RectYesDescribes the bounding rectangle of the selection.
  • left—Horizontal coordinate of the left edge of the rectangle.
  • right—Horizontal coordinate of the right edge of the rectangle.
  • top—Vertical coordinate of the top edge of the rectangle.
  • bottom—Vertical coordinate of the bottom edge of the rectangle.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this method.

Data typeNo return value
Available in Run-Time EngineYes (Read/Write)
Available in Real-Time Operating SystemYes
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