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QuickDrop ContextHelpEditor by MNProjects - Martin Nöhrer - Toolkit for LabVIEW Download
A QuickDrop plugin that opens an editor for easier VI documentation.

Version | 1.1.0.12 |
Released | Jul 17, 2025 |
Publisher | MNProjects - Martin Nöhrer |
License | MIT License |
LabVIEW Version | LabVIEW>=20.0 |
Operating System | Windows, Mac, and Linux |
Dependencies | jki_lib_state_machine jki_flat_ui_controls_2_0 |
Project links | Homepage Repository Discussion |
Description
A QuickDrop plugin that opens an editor for easier VI documentation.
It simply allows writing documentations for VIs and Typedefs during the development process. The editor provides an intuitive navigation only using the keyboard for fast writing.
Usage
Firstly press CTRL+SPACE to open the quick drop dialog, then press CTRL+H to open the plug-in dialog
During the usage the documentation entries will only be modified but the VI will not be saved. It is also possible to undo your work using CTRL+Z.
The Quick Drop plug-in uses the default shortcut H.
Release Notes
1.1.0.12
(Jul 17, 2025)
Add description of wiring rules (rec, req, opt) to controls.
Add description of datatype to controls.
martin-nohrer
was a contributor to this release