Gets or sets whether the data value reference is an external data value reference. You also can change a data value reference to an external data value reference by right-clicking the data value reference and selecting External from the shortcut menu.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Short Name Is External
Data type cbool.png
Permissions Read/Write
Available in Run-Time Engine Yes (Read Only)
Available in Real-Time Operating System No
Settable when the VI is running No
Loads the front panel into memory Yes
Need to authenticate before use No
Loads the block diagram into memory Yes
Remote access allowed Yes