Format String Property
Property of Scale.
Sets the format string of the scale.
Refer to the valid percent codes for numeric data types table for information about which percent codes you can set depending on the data type of the numeric control and the format specifiers syntax elements table for descriptions of the syntax elements.
If you want to format a string to display time, enclose the string with %<>T.
This property is similar to the Format string option on the Display Format page of the Properties dialog box.
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this property.
| Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating System | Yes |
| Permissions | Read/Write |
| Settable when the VI is running | Yes |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access disallowed | No |
| Must wait until user interface is idle | No |
| Available with control VIs | No |
| Available with global VIs | No |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | No |
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