Refer to the following table for best practices for organizing files and projects in LabVIEW NXG.
| 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:
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File separators such as colons, forward slashes, and backward slashes
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Non-alphabetical and non-numerical symbols, such as the trademark symbol
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Punctuation marks, such as parentheses, quotation marks, brackets, and operators
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White space characters, such as tabs and new lines
Note
You can use spaces for most applications.
|
| Make sure your project organization is logical and easy to use. |
Recommended |
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Create a hierarchical structure with easily accessible top-level VIs.
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Place support VIs in folders within the project and group them to reflect modular components, such as instrument drivers, other drivers, and configuration utilities.
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Limit the number and the levels of directories you use in a project.
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N/A |
