Close vi when it loses focus

Pickering · ‎03-26-2014

Hi Guys!

I have a popup VI that I need to close when it loses focus, for example if the user clicks back on the mother program. I found an old example using the "is frontmost" property node, but this node won't give the feedback needed.

Have any ideas?

Thanks!
Christopher

aputman · ‎03-26-2014

The popup itself can't be modal because that will prevent it from losing focus.

aputman
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crossrulz · ‎03-26-2014

Use an Event Structure. The event you are looking for is Application->VI Deactivation.

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aputman · ‎03-26-2014

Is that a 2013 event? I don't see that in 2012.

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JÞB · ‎03-26-2014

Most "Pop-up" Dialogs are Modal. In order to get what you are seeking the pop-up must be "Floating"

Here is a quick example that may work close to what I thing you want---it may need some tweaks

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Pickering · ‎03-27-2014

Works like a charm, thank you!

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