Panel Design for Distributed APIs
- Updated2023-02-17
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Panel Design for Distributed APIs
Refer to the following table for best practices for designing panels.
| Guideline | Required or Recommended? | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Use the flat style without shadows for controls and indicators on the panels of your public API VIs. |
Required |
Create a consistent style for users when they create controls and indicators from the inputs and outputs of your VIs. |
Related Information
- Best Practices for Designing and Developing an Application Programming Interface (API) in G Web Development Software
To develop an API to distribute to other users that is consistent with NI style recommendations for G content, refer to the following best practice guidelines:
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Refer to the following table for best practices for organizing files and naming nodes.
- Component Organization for Distributed APIs
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- Icons and Connector Panes for Distributed APIs
Refer to the following table for best practices for creating icons and connector panes.
- Data Type Selection for Distributed APIs
Refer to the following table for best practices for selecting data types.
- Palette Taxonomy for Distributed APIs
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- Documentation for Distributed APIs
Refer to the following table for best practices for documenting an API.
- Error Message Design for Distributed APIs
Refer to the following table for best practices for designing error messages.
- API Design for Distributed APIs
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