Default New VI

[82Tank01]

I searched with the subject line above and got way too many hits, so I apologize if this is already covered.  If so, just point me there.

How and where does one save a default VI that will be automatically loaded whenever you do File - New VI or rubber band code and Create SubVI?  Several years ago I knew how to do it for New VI, but I found recently that NI changed the way things are referenced.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 

[jcarmody]

This is the nine year-old link I've saved for this - Solved: Re: New VI - default window size - NI Community

It behaves oddly in that if you change it and close it before saving, it won't prompt you to save. Anyone understand this?

Edited July 31 by jcarmody

[hooovahh]

I still leverage the VIT method in the New... VI >> From Template.  It allows for selecting from a variety of New VI templates.  Instead of overriding the installed functionality.  Admittedly it is a couple more clicks.

[ShaunR]

On 7/31/2026 at 12:27 PM, hooovahh said:

I still leverage the VIT method in the New... VI >> From Template. 

Me too, for the compane. I got fed up with deleting connectors every time I created a new VI.

[82Tank01]

On 8/1/2026 at 8:53 AM, ShaunR said:

Me too, for the compane. I got fed up with deleting connectors every time I created a new VI.

That is useful, but what about when you want to 'Create Subvi' from selection? I do this quite often and am tired of having to redo my defaults.  I've been copying and pasting sections into a template instead.

[Yair]

On 9/25/2026 at 12:07 AM, 82Tank01 said:

That is useful, but what about when you want to 'Create Subvi' from selection? I do this quite often and am tired of having to redo my defaults.  I've been copying and pasting sections into a template instead.

<LabVIEW>\resource\plugins\CreateSubVI\Additional Actions Template.vi

This VI has (limited) instructions for how to run custom code when doing a Create SubVI action. You can search around for more details.

I don't know if you'll be able to use a template, though. You might have to do all of the scripting code.