Change to Shared Variable Node
- Updated2026-02-04
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Changes the constant to a Shared Variable node and returns a reference to the Shared Variable node. If you do not specify a shared variable to bind to the node, LabVIEW creates a new shared variable. LabVIEW automatically closes the reference to the constant.
Parameters
| Name | Data type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable Project Item | ![]() |
No | Specifies a reference to the shared variable you want to bind to the Shared Variable node. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this method.
| Short Name | Change to Shared Variable Node |
| Data type | ![]() |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | No |
| Available in Real-Time Operating System | No |
| Settable when the VI is running | No |
| Loads the front panel into memory | Yes |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | Yes |
| Remote access allowed | Yes |

