Is there any particularly handy/quick way to disable controls (multicolumn listbox) while executing the associated hardware outputs?

[plyons.gks]

Forgive me if the post title is unclear, let me try and explain what I need to do here-

In the application I'm currently working on, the user interface utilizes multi column listboxes in several places where a value set (a row) is selected, and based on the row/set chosen, relays/hardware are toggled to match a certain configuration (which is then checked with feedback).  The trouble is, I can easily rush the UI and make the program stutter and choke ...

I just put my finger down in one of the rows in the listbox, and slide my finger up and down the screen like a 5 year old seeing a touch panel for the first time - it attempts to cache/buffer every input.  after I stop being 5 years old again I sit back and listen to the click clacking of relays for a bit.  One of these list boxes I already implemented enable and disable chunks of code to implement right before digital output, and renable the controls right after feedback has been checked.  It was kind of a pain to do, so I'm wondering if there's an easier way to do it.

Any idea or suggestions appreciated!

thanks

-Pat

PS- i got training till the weekend so I probably wont be quick to reply, but again thx for any info

[timtamslam]

Hey PatLyons,

Have you considered using a Menu Ring or possibly an Enum? The Menu Ring functions similar to a drop down menu in which you can select one item at a time. This would eliminate your problem with a simple keyboard slip to toggle between multiple control options.

Hope this helps!

[paul_a_cardinale · Accepted solution]

Use a "Mouse Up" event instead of a "Value Change" event.

[plyons.gks]

good call!

thank you very much pcardinale! 

-pat

[plyons.gks]

EDIT: sorry bout that. I think I posted too early...I found my issue.

thanks

-pat