What is a common use of indicators in LabVIEW?

Indicators are a fundamental feature in LabVIEW, serving primarily to display data that results from program execution. They are designed to visually present information to the user, such as values from calculations, sensor readings, or any data generated during the runtime of an application. By displaying real-time data from ongoing processes, indicators allow users to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and understand the flow of data within their applications.

In contrast, user interface components intended for input are better represented by controls, not indicators. Data analysis typically involves processing data rather than displaying it, which is outside the primary function of indicators. Likewise, triggering program events involves using structures like event handlers or state machines rather than indicators, which focus solely on presenting output data to the user.