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'''Access scope''' defines the accessibility of items in [[Library|libraries]] and [[Class (object-oriented programming)|classes]]. Every item in a library or class can be set to either ''public'', ''protected'' (classes only), ''community'' or ''private'' scope. Virtual folders automatically apply their access scope to all contained items.

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File:Access Scope - Class.png|frame|Different access scopes in classes.
File:Access Scope - Library.png|frame|Different access scopes in libraries.
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==Public scope==
Public items are accessible by anyone. This is the default access scope in LabVIEW.

==Protected scope==
Items in '''protected''' scope are shown with a yellow key ([[File:Access Scope - Protected Key.png]]) on the file icon. Protected scope is only available for classes. Methods in protected scope are accessible by the owning class and its descendants.

==Community scope==
Items in '''community''' scope are shown with a blue key ([[File:Access Scope - Community Key.png]]) on the file icon. They are accessible by the owning library, its descendants (for classes) and direct friends of the owning library.

==Private scope==
Items in '''private''' scope are shown with a red key ([[File:Access Scope - Private Key.png]]) on the file icon and only accessible by the owning library.

==See also==
* [[LabVIEW project library]]
* [[LabVIEW class library]]

==External links==
* [https://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/lvhowto/setting_scope_classes/ Setting the Access Scope of Member VIs]
* [https://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/lvhowto/library_access/ Configuring Access Options in Project Libraries]
* [http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/lvscript/vi_get_library_access_scope/ Get Library Access Scope Method]

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