It appears that your code is set up so that you use the Run Continuously button in the toolbar. If this is the case, STOP. That button is intended for debug situations, not for normal operation. If the VI is supposed to run all the time, you need to use a loop in your VI. As noted, a simple event structure can be used in your case. However, I do not understand what you mean by " i also want when im not pressing the button for it to return to centre". What button?
please help... im a novise at labview and mainly only need this one program. i have attached what iv got so far
Have you done any of the LabVIEW tutorials? To learn more about LabVIEW it is recommended that you go through the introduction material, tutorial(s), and other material in the NI Developer Zone's Learning Center which provides links to other materials and other tutorials. You can also take the online courses for free.
i really need a good example of a state machine to use in this case.
You can read all about state machines here: Application Design Patterns: State Machines . You can create a state machine template from File -> New, and then select VI -> From Template -> Frameworks -> Design Patterns.
THANKS HEAPS