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object

In LabVIEW, "object" is frequently used as a generic term for any item on the front panel or block diagram, including controls, nodes, wires, and imported pictures; not to be confused with an object in the OOP sense.



object pop-up menu tool

Tool used to access an object's pop-up menu.



occurrence

A LabVIEW messaging construct that is purely event basedno data is associated with occurrences. The Occurrence Functions are used to create and use Occurrences.



octal

A base-eight numbering system.



OOP

Object-Oriented Programming. See also GOOP.



open source

Software which is licensed in a way that provides end users the right to view and modify the source code, distribute derivative works, and access the software for free. There are a variety of open source licenses. See also OpenG.



OpenG

An organized community of LabVIEW developers, found on the Web at www.openg.org, who collaboratively develop open source LabVIEW tools. See also Open Source.



operating tool

Tool used to enter data into controls as well as operate them. Resembles a pointing finger.



optional input

A SubVI or function input that may be optionally wired (and having a standard default value). See also: Recommended Input, Required Input.



options dialog

The dialog where you can modify the LabVIEW options/preferences. This is opened by selecting the Tools>>Options menu item.






LabVIEW for Everyone. Graphical Programming Made Easy and Fun
LabVIEW for Everyone: Graphical Programming Made Easy and Fun (3rd Edition)
ISBN: 0131856723
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 294

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