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Note: G Code Manager is now available at GitHub: https://github.com/veritechpl/gcm G Code Manager GCM is a tool that makes the properties of Project Items in Project Explorer window more accessible, removing unnecessary waiting times and modal windows. In runs in window next to the Project Explorer window and shows the items properties immediately after selecting new item in the explorer. GCM also allows you to create your own plugins to access those Project Items! Requirements The package was built in LabVIEW 2014, it should also run in LabVIEW 2015. How to start In the Project Explorer window click on the Tools menu, then select G Code Manager -> Run GCM… Download IMPORTANT NOTICE This tool was made using some internal LV APIs which are not fully tested and documented It is in very early stage when it comes to stability It may cause LV to crash! I strongly advise using source control - if you're not using one, do not even install this tool! (Above statements are really for your own good - I'm using this tool in my everyday work and I don't have any major issues. However, you might accidentaly clear your VI description or icon, or something like that, so be prepared for it by using source control like SVN or Git to revert the changes). Current Version Version 1.14.0.71 Download: veritech_labview_code_manager-1.14.0.71.vip - Added GCM settings screen - Added option to automatically open GCM with the project Older Versions Verstion 1.13.0.67 Download: veritech_labview_code_manager-1.13.0.68.vip - Interface cosmetics. Smaller window size - GCM remembers last selected plugin for the project item type - Dock button added, which makes GCM window always on front - Added support for build specifications: EXE, Installer, RT Exe, FPGA - Added VI Window Properties plugin (beta) - Added VI Execution Properties plugin (beta) Version 1.11.0.61 veritech_labview_code_manager-1.11.0.61.vip - Icon Editor: Added "Default Font Settings" which sets the font to 8 pt, centered, capitalized. - Fixed the synchronization issue between plugins (icon edited in Icon Editor was not updated in Basic Documentation). - Added new incoming events for plugins to better handle items selection/deselection and plugin activation/deactivation (see the attached documentation) Note: The plugins API was changed in this version. If you've made your plugin in previous versions, please refer to the updated documentation. If you have any problems, just contact me Documentation: GCM.pdf Version 1.10.0.58 veritech_labview_code_manager-1.10.0.58.vip - Added Icon Editor for VIs, which currently allows editing the icon text or clearing the icon completely Documentation: GCM.pdf Version 1.9.0.54 veritech_labview_code_manager-1.9.0.54.vip See this document for more information: GCM.pdf

Hey, Stobber, thanks for the reply! 1. We've been using this tool for some time at Veritech and I finally got myself to show it to the Community - I also presented it at the European CLA Summit just before posting it. If you like it and you think that it can save just a little bit of your precious time - that's fantastic! 2. Hmm, no, I can't give you any good reason for that other than "we've just chosen it and then moved on to our normal work". We've had a similar tool once which we called LabVIEW Code Manager, than this one took this name, then we renamed it to G Code Manager, so we won't have proprietary LabVIEW name. But I never thought why is it actually "Code Manager", and now you've got me to rethink the name again 3. Yes and Yes. One of the main reasons I released it is that I want to get some good feedback to boost the developement. As for the community collaboration - I'm happy to hear any suggestions on any level, from bug reports and features requests to any architectural tips and minor tweaks somewhere deep in the code. Oh, and I forgot to mention few things about it: - you can open the main VI block diagram by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+E. - you can open any plugin BD by right-clicking on empty space in the plugin and selecting Open Block Diagram (this is subpanel). - none of the code is password protected - it is intended to be free, open-source tool under GPL licence - the code will be posted on github sooner than later (or as soon as I find some time to do it)

Thanks for the kind words. If you haven't found them yet there is a nugget series on the certification board. Whenever you feel like looking into the CLD be sure and read up on the information there.