Returns the item symbol as a cluster of image data so you can draw it as a picture using the Draw Flattened Pixmap VI or save the image to a file using the Graphics Formats VIs.

The cluster returned by this method is similar to the image data output of the Read JPEG File, Read PNG File, and Read BMP File VIs.

Parameters

Name Data type Required Description
index ci32.png Yes

The index of the symbol whose image data you want to obtain.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this method.

Short Name Custom Item Symbols.Get Symbol
Data type ccclst.png
Available in Run-Time Engine Yes
Available in Real-Time Operating System Yes
Settable when the VI is running Yes
Loads the front panel into memory No
Need to authenticate before use No
Loads the block diagram into memory No
Remote access allowed Yes