File and Project Organization in G Web Development Software

Refer to the following table for best practices for organizing files and projects in G Web Development Software.

Guideline Required or Recommended? Details Example(s)

Avoid using special characters in file names.

Recommended

Using special characters in file names can cause compatibility concerns across platforms.

Avoid the following:

  • File separators such as colons, forward slashes, and backward slashes
  • Non-alphabetical and non-numerical symbols, such as the trademark symbol
  • Punctuation marks, such as parentheses, quotation marks, brackets, and operators
  • White space characters, such as tabs and new lines
Note You can use spaces for most applications, but avoid using spaces in a top-level .gviweb to create a human-readable URL.

Make sure your project organization is logical and easy to use.

Recommended

  • Create a hierarchical structure with easily accessible top-level VIs.
  • Place support VIs in folders within the project and group them to reflect modular components, such as instrument drivers, other drivers, and configuration utilities.
  • Limit the number and the levels of directories you use in a project.
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