How do I make a custom indicator that is the outline of a circle?

[Christian Mergl]

I think you will need to be abit more specific, like what datatype it should be?

If it's a simple boolean you could take an LED and overlay it with a circle decoration or make something transparent, etc..

Christian

[Bellybutton]

Thanks for the reply.  What I need to do is make a boolean indicator which is basically just the outline of a circle.  The boolean indicator will be encircling a valve on the front panel and must flash when the valve is in manual mode.  The circle must be hidden when the valve is in automatic mode and the valve must remain visible at all times.  In other words, when the valve is in manual mode and the circle begins flashing, the valve must still be visible within the cirlce.  Any suggestions on how to accomplish this?

[Bellybutton]

Also, the valve is just a boolean control on the front panel.

[Dennis_Knutson]

You just have to place the valve Boolean on top of the other Boolean. You can use the 'Reorder' button on the toolbar to change the z order of the two. To set the visibility, use the Visible property node. Use the paintbrush on the Tools palette to change the color of the background Boolean. There is a Blinking property that you can write to or blink it by writing true/false constantly.

Show what you have done so someone can see where you are having difficulty.

Message Edited by Dennis Knutson on 11-29-2009 08:26 AM

[Christian Mergl]

I totally agree with Dennis answer.

According to your description you don't need to create a customized control, it's enough to work with the controls order on the frontpanel.

Christian