What does the 'Wait Until Next ms Timer' function do?

The 'Wait Until Next ms Timer' function is designed to create a delay in the execution of a LabVIEW program for a specified number of milliseconds. When this function is called, it effectively pauses the execution of the current code until the specified time interval has elapsed. This is particularly useful in scenarios where timing control is critical, such as in loops that require a consistent cycle time or when you want to introduce a fixed delay between consecutive operations without blocking other processes or tasks.

The primary goal of this function is to ensure that your code does not execute faster than a predetermined rate, allowing for precise timing and synchronization, especially in applications like data acquisition or user-interface updates. It allows developers to manage timing without having to incorporate manual delays or performance-hindering loops that wouldn't allow for smooth operation of other processes in the program.