Numeric Controls and Numeric Indicators

Use numeric controls and numeric indicators on the front panel to enter and display numeric data in LabVIEW applications.

Table 2. Types of Numeric Controls and Numeric Indicators describes the common use cases of numeric controls and numeric indicators available on the Modern, Silver, System, or Classic subpalettes.

Note The numeric controls and numeric indicators that are available might vary depending on the subpalette style you choose. Check the Modern, Silver, System, or Classic subpalettes to see which numeric controls and numeric indicators are available for each.
Table 2. Types of Numeric Controls and Numeric Indicators
Numeric Control or Numeric Indicator Use Case
Numeric Enter or display numeric data.
Time Stamp Send or retrieve a time and date value.
Fill Slide Display numeric data in a vertical or horizontal slide with a customizable scale.
Pointer Slide Display numeric data in a vertical or horizontal slide. Includes a customizable scale and a pointer that helps you see the exact value.
Progress Bar Show progress in a vertical or horizontal bar.
Graduated Bar Show progress in a vertical or horizontal bar with customizable dividers to help you break up the value into equal parts.

For example, you can show that a value has reached 25% of the target value.
Knob, Dial, Meter, or Gauge Enter or display numeric data with a rotary action.
Tank or Thermometer Display numeric data in a vertical slide that resembles a real-world tank or thermometer.
Scrollbar Display numeric data in a vertical slide that scrolls through data.

Scroll data in the following ways:

  • Drag the square scroll box
  • Scroll the mouse wheel
  • Click the increment arrows and the decrement arrows
  • Click empty space in the scrollbar
Color Box Display a color that corresponds to a specified value.

For example, you can use color boxes to indicate different conditions, such as out-of-range values.
Color Ramp Display numeric data with colors. As the input value changes, the display changes to a previously chosen color for the value.
Waveform Use to enter or display numeric data in a waveform.