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Accelerating LabVIEW Development with Jake's Example VI Search

Jake Example VI Search showing a block diagram

One of the most powerful ways to learn programming is by studying examples. With Jake's new Example VI Search feature, LabVIEW developers can now discover, view, and implement relevant example code more efficiently than ever before.

The Learning Challenge in LabVIEW

While LabVIEW ships with hundreds of excellent example VIs, finding the right example has traditionally required:

  • Knowing where to look in the Example Finder
  • Searching through multiple categories manually
  • Opening examples one by one to find relevant code
  • Switching between documentation and examples

This process can be time-consuming and interrupt your development flow. Jake's Example VI Search feature changes this entirely.

How Example VI Search Works

When you ask Jake a question about implementing something in LabVIEW, Jake can now:

  1. Search through the entire LabVIEW Examples library
  2. Find the most relevant examples for your specific question
  3. Display both block diagrams and front panels directly in the chat
  4. Provide context about how the example works
  5. Allow you to open the example directly in LabVIEW

See Both Block Diagrams and Front Panels

Unlike traditional documentation that might only show snippets of code, Jake's Example VI Search shows you complete, functional examples. Toggle between block diagram and front panel views with a simple click.

Front panel view in Example VI Search

From Discovery to Implementation in Seconds

The most powerful aspect of this feature is how it accelerates the implementation process:

  1. Ask Jake about a LabVIEW technique or pattern
  2. View relevant examples directly in the chat
  3. Understand the implementation with Jake's explanations
  4. Open the example in LabVIEW with one click
  5. Apply the pattern to your own code

Opening an example in LabVIEW

Real-World Applications

Here are some ways developers are already using Example VI Search:

Learning New LabVIEW Features

Ask Jake: "Show me how to use the JKI State Machine in LabVIEW" or "How do I implement a producer-consumer pattern?"

Jake will find relevant examples, show you the code, and explain the key concepts, giving you a practical understanding you can immediately apply.

Solving Specific Problems

Ask Jake: "How do I read data from a serial port in LabVIEW?" or "Show me an example of using VISA to communicate with an instrument"

Jake will find examples that demonstrate the specific technique, allowing you to adapt proven code to your unique situation.

Discovering Best Practices

Ask Jake: "What's the best way to handle errors in LabVIEW?" or "Show me examples of good front panel design"

Jake will find examples that demonstrate best practices, helping you develop more robust and user-friendly applications.

This feature is available now in Jake's latest release. To try it:

  1. Update to the latest version of Jake (2025-03-22 or later)
  2. Ask Jake a question about implementing something in LabVIEW
  3. When Jake finds relevant examples, use the tabs to explore block diagrams and front panels
  4. Click "Open in LabVIEW" to directly open examples in your LabVIEW environment

Give it a Try

Example VI Search represents a significant step forward in making LabVIEW development more efficient and accessible. By bringing relevant examples directly into your conversations with Jake, the feature bridges the gap between learning and implementation, allowing you to spend more time on what matters: solving your engineering challenges.

Give it a try and see how much faster you can go from question to working code!