Description of the VI that appears in the Context Help window when you move the cursor over the VI icon and in VI documentation you generate.

This property is similar to the VI Description text box on the Documentation page of the VI Properties dialog box. You can format the text in the description to appear bold in the Context Help window.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Short Name Desc
Data type cstr.png
Permissions Read/Write
Available in Run-Time Engine Yes (Read Only)
Available in Real-Time Operating System Yes
Settable when the VI is running Yes
Loads the front panel into memory No
Need to authenticate before use No
Loads the block diagram into memory No
Remote access allowed Yes
Must wait until user interface is idle No
Available with control VIs Yes
Available with global VIs Yes
Available with strict type definitions No
Available with polymorphic VIs Yes