[quote]Any console output anywhere? Mistake in connecting the signals perhaps? [/quote]
No unexpected console output. In the GUI, the "shaperOutI = " displays OK, but it's blank after that.
I implemented the signal just as your example indicated.
I was able to step through the shaperOutIstring() call once, and the returned string was null. FWIW...
EDIT: it's working now. I made a change, undid the change, and...success. I love it when that happens.
I have a few minor tweaks to do, but I think this is solved.
Thanks again.