[Michael Aivaliotis]

In this example, we show how you can refactor existing code. We have taken the 3 button dialog that ships with the base version of LabVIEW and upgraded it to use the JKI State Machine template. We have not added or changed any functionality. Also, we have not changed the way the functionality is implemented.

Here is a screenshot showing how the VI looked before the refactoring:


Here is a screenshot showing how the VI looked after applying the JKI State Machine template:

We've attached the the refactored VI that has been written in LabVIEW 8.2. Remember that you need to have the JKI State Machine package installed in your version of LabVIEW. Click here for information on how to install the JKI State Machine.



 Three_Button_Dialog_CORE___JKI.vi (202.79K)
Number of downloads: 2115
The original VI is located at: <vi.lib>\Utility\error.llb\Three Button Dialog CORE.vi

Click here to watch a video that describes some of the design thought process used in the re-factoring:
Video: Refactoring the LabVIEW three button dialog

[Michael Aivaliotis]

We just found a small bug in the release of this example. Thanks goes out to Darren Nattinger of National Instruments for pointing it out . If you've downloaded it before Oct.14,2008 (3pm) then please re-download it. The original link has been updated.

[wevanarsdale]

Michael Aivaliotis, on Oct 12 2008, 11:28 PM, said:

In this example, we show how you can refactor existing code. We have taken the 3 button dialog that ships with the base version of LabVIEW and upgraded it to use the JKI State Machine template. We have not added or changed any functionality. Also, we have not changed the way the functionality is implemented...

Nice example... However, it is somewhat ironic that NI's Three Button Dialog CORE.vi appears in the hierarchy of your Three_Button_Dialog_CORE___JKI.vi.
Bill VanArsdale

[Michael Aivaliotis]

wevanarsdale, on Oct 27 2008, 08:56 AM, said:

Nice example... However, it is somewhat ironic that NI's Three Button Dialog CORE.vi appears in the hierarchy of your Three_Button_Dialog_CORE___JKI.vi.
Bill VanArsdale

Well yes, the reason of course is NI uses it in the General Error Handler.vi which we call in the Error Handler frame of our state machine.