Method
- Updated2026-02-04
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Gets information about the methods selected in this node.
Some methods have a Unique ID string. The Unique ID string is consistent across all versions and locales of LabVIEW. Methods without a Unique ID string return an empty string. If this node has an invalid method selected, this property returns empty strings for Data name, Short name, and Long name. This property is read only. Use the Set Method method to change the currently selected method.
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this property.
| Short Name | Method |
| Data type | ![]() |
| Permissions | Read Only |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | No |
| 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 |
