disabling further events until subVI closes

[KJmaster]

Hi All.

I'm having an issue regarding mouse down events that continuing to register altough another control is on top.

As can be seen in 1.vi attached

when I press the control "1" , subvi 2.vi opens, but if i continue to mouse down the control (on the same place) and then closing 2.vi I get that that 2.vo pops up again

It's like the String doesn't cover the 1 and 2 controls.

after pressing 1 or 2 and 2.vi pops I would like to disable further events until I stop 2.vi execution

Modal is not an option for me sue to graphics issues

I have also tried to "cover" 1 and 2 control with boolean but witout success.

Any ideas?

Thank you.

[Norbert_B]

Essentially, you shouldn't work with static event registration in this case. Please refer to dynamic event registration/de-registration. You can find an example "Dynamic Event Generation.vi" in the LV Example Finder (2013).

Norbert

[crossrulz]

What is the point of opening another VI when you click into a numeric control?  I'm guessing you are opening up a numeric keypad.  So why would you not want a Modal window in that case?

[KJmaster]

Yes it's a numerical control.
I can't use modal because when u run a modal window it gets a 3d frame unlike float window who has a flat look.

[KJmaster]

I meant numerical keypad not control

[crossrulz]

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@KJmaster wrote:
I can't use modal because when u run a modal window it gets a 3d frame unlike float window who has a flat look.

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I'm not seeing this at all.  What settings were you using?  Can you post a screenshot?

[KJmaster]

Here u go. the top one is Modal and the bottom is float

Thanks.

[Dennis_Knutson]

You are hung up over a minor cosmetic issue? Let's not say can't when you obviously can.

[billko]

Personally, I like the border because it reminds me of a real keypad and not a graphic.  🙂

I think it should be possible to start out with the floating and then click on "customize".  At this point, you should have it set up like the floating window.  Then just set the modal settings they way you want.  Having something like a keypad NOT modal is really asking for trouble.

[KJmaster]

Hey
Thanks for your replies.
I know it looks like a minor issue but we are using a really great graphic in our application and popping out a window in Grey 3d really messes things up.