Path controls and indicators display file, folder, or directory paths using the platform standard path syntax. They support drag-and-drop, handle empty paths and invalid paths, and allow absolute or relative paths.

Path controls and indicators work similarly to string controls and indicators, but LabVIEW formats the path using the standard syntax for the platform you are using.

Users of a VI can interactively select a path in the control in the following ways:

  • Typing a path
  • Browsing to a path from the control
  • Dragging and dropping a path, folder, or file from the file system
    Note Dropping is enabled by default. To disable dropping, right-click the path control and select Advanced » Allow Dropping.