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Lesson 07 - Modularity (SubVIs)

This document discusses creating modular code in LabVIEW using subVIs. It covers understanding modularity and the benefits of reusing code with subVIs. Specific topics covered include creating a custom icon, configuring the connector pane with terminals, adding documentation through descriptions and comments, placing subVIs on the block diagram, and handling errors. The lesson includes an exercise to create a subVI from an existing temperature warnings VI.

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Lesson 07 - Modularity (SubVIs)

This document discusses creating modular code in LabVIEW using subVIs. It covers understanding modularity and the benefits of reusing code with subVIs. Specific topics covered include creating a custom icon, configuring the connector pane with terminals, adding documentation through descriptions and comments, placing subVIs on the block diagram, and handling errors. The lesson includes an exercise to create a subVI from an existing temperature warnings VI.

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Lesson 7

Modularity
Recognize the benefits of reusing code and create a subVI
with a properly configured connector pane, meaningful icon,
documentation, and error handling.
A. Understanding Modularity
B. Icon
C. Connector Pane
D. Documentation
E. Using SubVIs
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LESSON 7 Modularity

A. Understanding
Modularity
Recognize the benefit of using modular code and identify
sections of code that could be reused.

• Modularity
• SubVIs

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A. Understanding Modularity

Modularity and SubVIs


Modularity — The degree to which a program is composed
of discrete modules such that a change to one module has
minimal impact on other modules.

SubVI—A VI used within another VI.

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B. Understanding Modularity

SubVIs—Reusing Code

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B. Understanding Modularity

SubVIs
Function Code Calling Program Code
function average (in1, in2, out) main
{ {
out = (in1 + in2)/2.0; average (point1, point2, pointavg)
} }

SubVI Block Diagram Calling VI Block Diagram

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LESSON 7 Modularity

B. Icon
Recognize characteristics of a good icon and use the
LabVIEW Icon Editor to create a custom icon.

• Characteristics of a Good Icon


• Using the Icon Editor

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B. Icon

Purpose of Icon
• Graphical representation of a VI
• Identifies the subVI on the block diagram of the VI

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B. Icon

Characteristics of a Good Icon


Good icons convey the functionality of the VI.

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B. Icons

Creating Icons—Icon Editor

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LESSON 7 Modularity

Demonstration
Creating an Icon

Use the LabVIEW Icon Editor to create a custom icon.

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LESSON 7 Modularity

C. Connector Pane
Select and configure a connector pane for a subVI.

• Patterns
• Standards

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C. Connector Pane

Patterns

• Displayed next to icon


• Select from different
patterns

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C. Connector Pane

Assigning Terminals

Current Temperature Warning?


Max Temperature Warning Text

Min.Temperature
Error In Error Out

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C. Connector Pane

Standards

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LESSON 7 Modularity

D. Documentation
Explain how to document code in LabVIEW using
descriptions and tip strips, and describe four methods for
documenting code on the block diagram.
• VI Descriptions and Tip Strips
• Labels

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D. Documentation

Creating Descriptions and Tip Strips

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D. Documentation

Documenting Block Diagram Code

Free
label
Owned label
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LESSON 7 Modularity

E. Using SubVIs
Demonstrate how to place subVIs on the block diagram,
explain terminal settings and error handling, and create
subVIs from a section of existing code.
• Placing SubVIs on the Block Diagram
• Terminal Settings
• Handling Errors
• Creating from a Section of Block Diagram

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E. Using SubVIs

Placing SubVIs on the Block Diagram

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E. Using SubVIs

Terminal Settings
• Bold
– Required terminal
• Plain
– Recommended terminal
• Dimmed
– Optional terminal

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E. Using SubVIs

Handling Errors
Use a Case Structure to handle errors passed into the
subVI.

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E. Using SubVIs

Handling Errors
Avoid using LabVIEW error handler VIs inside subVIs.

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E. Using SubVIs

Convert a Section of a VI to SubVI


1. Select the section of the block diagram to reuse.
2. Select Edit»Create SubVI.

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LESSON 7 Modularity

Exercise 7-1
Temperature Warnings VI – As SubVI

Create the icon and connector pane for a VI so you can use the VI as a
subVI. Call the subVI from a test VI.

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LESSON 7 Modularity

Exercise 7-1
Temperature Warnings VI – As SubVI

• Do the terminal names in the calling VI need to match the subVI terminal
names?
• Do the data types in the calling VI need to match the subVI terminal data
types?
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LESSON 7 Modularity

Activity 7-1
Lesson Review

Refer to the participant guide to answer questions about what you have learned
in this lesson and then discuss the answers as a group.

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Lesson Review

1. On a subVI, which terminal setting causes


a broken VI if the terminal is not wired?

a) Required
b) Recommended
c) Optional

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Lesson Review

1. On a subVI, which terminal setting causes


a broken VI if the terminal is not wired?

a) Required
b) Recommended
c) Optional

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Lesson Review

2. You must create a custom icon to use a


VI as a subVI.
a) True
b) False

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Lesson Review

2. You must create a custom icon to use a


VI as a subVI.
a) True
b) False

You do not need to create a custom icon to use a VI as a


subVI, but it is highly recommended to increase the readability
of your code.

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