In this chapter, we have explored most, but not all debugging techniques that LabVIEW provides. Error cluster, broken wires, set breakpoints, and set probes are among the most widely used tools and techniques used to debug a VI. Special cautionary notes were included in this chapter to remind us that debugging techniques require slowing down the process, or abruptly stopping a running VI. This is because as our emphasis is on data acquisition, which requires direct connection and control of the hardware and instruments, special care must be taken to note what immediate effect debugging might have on connected hardware and instruments.
Special cautionary notes were included in this chapter to highlight data acquisition special environment development in which we are dealing with both a running software and one or more hardware. Debugging in this situation takes on a whole new meaning in regards to some of the equipment used. One must take special note that slowing down software may...