Plug-ins created from the Consume setpoint data template read values from user settable controls in FlexLogger and use those values to control third-party output devices.



To create a channel that consumes setpoint channel information from FlexLogger, use the Setpoint consumed by Plugin option in Create Channel VI.



As demonstrated by the Process VI in the Consume setpoint data template, the Plug-in class Read Latest Setpoints VI extracts the most recent scalar value and provides a one-dimensional array of setpoints (one per channel).



In the IVI DC Power Supply example, the setpoint value read from FlexLogger is used as the level input to set the Power Supply DC voltage level.