> Hello. Why can't I create local variables for the Dialog button (not
> boolean controls)? If I have to go with Boolean Controls, how can I modify
> the control to make it look exactly like the Dialog Button? I know that
> there is a similar button on the boolean but the edge is overexageratedly
> raised. I want the look and feel of an ordinary windows application.
The problem with the local is that latched mechanical actions compatible
with any Booleans. The only difference between the Dialog and other buttons
is their appearance, and that can be customized greatly using the control
editor. No button can have a local variable and a latching mechanical
action because it isn't clearly defined when the button should latch --
when the first terminal or local read
s it, when all of them read it, or
somewhere in between.
You obviously want to button appearance to be the dialog style; so use it.
Your diagram most likely doesn't need local variables to it, but if it does,
then change the mechanical action to be Switch on Mouse Up rather than Latch
on Mouse Up. It is the icon above the one it is dropped as. This will allow
you to use locals, and the only difference is that the button won't reset
itself after being pressed. You can reset it yourself using a local.
Greg McKaskle
