Path PropertiesDownload PDFSelected SectionSelected Section and Subsection(s)Entire ManualUpdated2026-02-042 minute(s) readLabVIEWAPI ReferenceLabVIEW G Allow DroppingIf TRUE, the control automatically accepts paths dragged to it, including the LV_PATH data type from drag and drop events. The LV_PATH data type is of type path. If FALSE, LabVIEW does not automatically accept any drops, including from the operating system, at run time. LabVIEW returns error 1157 if you set this property on an indicator.Browse Button RectReturns the coordinates of the rectangle that encloses the browse button for the path control.Browse Button:DisabledSpecifies whether the browse button of a path control can be operated.Browse Button:VisibleSpecifies if the path control browse button is visible.Browse OptionsSet or get the file dialog box options. The options include prompt, mode, start path, and button text.Browse Options:Button TextSpecifies the label to display in the file dialog box for the accept or OK button. If you do not specify a label, the button text defaults to OK.Browse Options:Match PatternSet or get the match pattern string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Pattern LabelLabel to display in the file dialog box next to the custom pattern. Use the Browse Options:Match Pattern property to set a custom pattern.Browse Options:PromptSet or get the prompt string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Selection ModeSet or get the selection mode of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Start PathSet or get the start path of browse dialog box.Default ValueGets or sets the default value of the path control.Path TextReference to the path text.Path Too Long To FitSpecifies how to display a path that is too long to fit in the path control or indicator. LabVIEW applies the value of this property only if the scrollbar of the control or indicator is hidden.Scrollbar VisibleDisplays a vertical scroll bar for a path object.Shows Abbreviated Behavior?Returns whether the referenced path control or indicator is currently abbreviating the path. This property returns FALSE if the object is set to clip the path, if the scrollbar is visible, or if the path fits in the path object.SizeWidth and height in pixels of the frame around the text area of the path control, not including the browse button.Size:HeightHeight of the path control in pixels.Size:WidthWidth of the path control in pixels.ValueValue of the path control.Value (Signaling)Sets the value of the control and generates a Value Change event.
Allow DroppingIf TRUE, the control automatically accepts paths dragged to it, including the LV_PATH data type from drag and drop events. The LV_PATH data type is of type path. If FALSE, LabVIEW does not automatically accept any drops, including from the operating system, at run time. LabVIEW returns error 1157 if you set this property on an indicator.Browse Button RectReturns the coordinates of the rectangle that encloses the browse button for the path control.Browse Button:DisabledSpecifies whether the browse button of a path control can be operated.Browse Button:VisibleSpecifies if the path control browse button is visible.Browse OptionsSet or get the file dialog box options. The options include prompt, mode, start path, and button text.Browse Options:Button TextSpecifies the label to display in the file dialog box for the accept or OK button. If you do not specify a label, the button text defaults to OK.Browse Options:Match PatternSet or get the match pattern string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Pattern LabelLabel to display in the file dialog box next to the custom pattern. Use the Browse Options:Match Pattern property to set a custom pattern.Browse Options:PromptSet or get the prompt string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Selection ModeSet or get the selection mode of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Start PathSet or get the start path of browse dialog box.Default ValueGets or sets the default value of the path control.Path TextReference to the path text.Path Too Long To FitSpecifies how to display a path that is too long to fit in the path control or indicator. LabVIEW applies the value of this property only if the scrollbar of the control or indicator is hidden.Scrollbar VisibleDisplays a vertical scroll bar for a path object.Shows Abbreviated Behavior?Returns whether the referenced path control or indicator is currently abbreviating the path. This property returns FALSE if the object is set to clip the path, if the scrollbar is visible, or if the path fits in the path object.SizeWidth and height in pixels of the frame around the text area of the path control, not including the browse button.Size:HeightHeight of the path control in pixels.Size:WidthWidth of the path control in pixels.ValueValue of the path control.Value (Signaling)Sets the value of the control and generates a Value Change event.
Allow DroppingIf TRUE, the control automatically accepts paths dragged to it, including the LV_PATH data type from drag and drop events. The LV_PATH data type is of type path. If FALSE, LabVIEW does not automatically accept any drops, including from the operating system, at run time. LabVIEW returns error 1157 if you set this property on an indicator.Browse Button RectReturns the coordinates of the rectangle that encloses the browse button for the path control.Browse Button:DisabledSpecifies whether the browse button of a path control can be operated.Browse Button:VisibleSpecifies if the path control browse button is visible.Browse OptionsSet or get the file dialog box options. The options include prompt, mode, start path, and button text.Browse Options:Button TextSpecifies the label to display in the file dialog box for the accept or OK button. If you do not specify a label, the button text defaults to OK.Browse Options:Match PatternSet or get the match pattern string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Pattern LabelLabel to display in the file dialog box next to the custom pattern. Use the Browse Options:Match Pattern property to set a custom pattern.Browse Options:PromptSet or get the prompt string of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Selection ModeSet or get the selection mode of the browse dialog box.Browse Options:Start PathSet or get the start path of browse dialog box.Default ValueGets or sets the default value of the path control.Path TextReference to the path text.Path Too Long To FitSpecifies how to display a path that is too long to fit in the path control or indicator. LabVIEW applies the value of this property only if the scrollbar of the control or indicator is hidden.Scrollbar VisibleDisplays a vertical scroll bar for a path object.Shows Abbreviated Behavior?Returns whether the referenced path control or indicator is currently abbreviating the path. This property returns FALSE if the object is set to clip the path, if the scrollbar is visible, or if the path fits in the path object.SizeWidth and height in pixels of the frame around the text area of the path control, not including the browse button.Size:HeightHeight of the path control in pixels.Size:WidthWidth of the path control in pixels.ValueValue of the path control.Value (Signaling)Sets the value of the control and generates a Value Change event.