Save:Instrument
- Updated2026-02-04
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Saves a VI that is not currently running and synchronizes the VI with the edited version in other application instances before saving.
This method is similar to the Save item on the File menu.
Note If you use this method to save a VI that is currently running, LabVIEW returns error 1507.
Parameters
| Name | Data type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path to Saved File |  |
No | Designate the path of the VI file. The default is to the current location. |
| Save a Copy |  |
No | If FALSE, change the location of the VI, including references of callers, before saving. If TRUE, a new copy of the VI is saved to the location. The default is FALSE. |
| Without Diagram | |
No | Save the VI without the block diagram. The default is FALSE. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Short Name | Save.Instrument |
| Data type | No return value |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | No |
| Available in Real-Time Operating System | No |
| 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 |
| Must wait until user interface is idle | Yes |
| Available with control VIs | Yes |
| Available with global VIs | Yes |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | Yes |