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Complete the following steps to create a template global variable.

1. Create a global variable to include only the front panel objects you want to reuse.
2. Select File»Save As to display a file dialog box.

Note  If you have already saved the global variable, selecting File»Save As displays the Save As dialog box instead. Select the Copy and Substitute copy for original radio buttons and click the Continue button to display the file dialog box.

3. (Windows) Select Template VIs from the Save as type pull-down menu in the file dialog. (Mac OS and Linux) Include the template VI file extension (.vit).
4. Enter the name of the template global variable and click the OK button.

Caution   Do not save your own VIs and other files in .llb files installed with LabVIEW.