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Top Level Launcher by GCentral - Toolkit for LabVIEW Download
QuickDrop tool for setting and running a project top level VI.
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| Version | 2.0.0.5 |
| Released | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Publisher | GCentral |
| License | MIT |
| LabVIEW Version | LabVIEW>=20.0 |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac, and Linux |
| Project links | Homepage Discussion |
Description
Manages the top level VI in the project.
Normal Operation:
- To set the top VI, enter "s" or "set" before activating the shortcut.
- To open the top VI, use Shift+Ctrl+[shortcut]. (v2.0.0+)
- To run the top VI, use Ctrl+[shortcut].
Advanced Operation using QD data entry:
- You can set multiple "top level VIs" using an optional alias (without spaces) before any command. (v2.0.0+)
- e.g. QD > "Alternate_Top_Level run" to execute the VI associated with the "Alternate_Top_Level" alias.
- To run the top VI, enter "r" or "run" before activating the shortcut.
- To remove the top VI setting, enter "d", "del", "delete", "rem", or "remove" before activating the shortcut.
- To read what the top VI is, enter "get" or "read" before activating the shortcut.
- To open the top VI without running it, enter "o" or "open" before activating the shortcut.
Default Shortcut - [E]
Release Notes
- Ability to just open the Top VI.
- Changed Shift modifier to open rather than set.
- Support for multiple "top-level" VIs via aliases. See documentation for more details.
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