Pointers in Labview

[naganathas]

What is equivalent to"C/C++ Pointers" in Labview programming?

[Tim_S]

What is equivalent to"C/C++ Pointers" in Labview programming?

There is not an equivalent. The closest thing is data value references, which creates what operates like a pointer, however LabVIEW operates on a different concept than C/C++ does as it is data driven. The DVR didn't exist for eight full versions of LabVIEW over 20+ years, so if you're looking to use them you should reconsider how your algorithm is implemented.

Tim

[Djed]

Also, LabVIEW manages memory for you, so you (typically) don't have to worry about passing everything by pointer or using pointers to allocate, etc.

[ShaunR]

It's a bit like asking "what's a LabView Wire" equivalent in C/C++

Edited September 7, 2010 by ShaunR

[Daklu]

It's a bit like asking "what's a LabView Wire" equivalent in C/C++

True, but unless the person has programmed in LV for a while and understands dataflow programming that will appear to be a perfectly valid question. Or worse, they will think the answer to your question is "variables."