Stopping Producer/Consumer loop with queue

[secr1973]

I am using a parallel loops with a queue to gather and display data. I want to be able to stop both loops from each loop with a button.  What is the best way to do this. I tried to use the queue error to stop the other loop but it only works from one of the loops.  Any ideas?  Thanks

[tbob]

Make a local variable from the Exit button and use the local in the other loop.  See this post

[Mikewaldon]

The listed discussions and examples are great and simple.  If you are doing critical aquisition, try this revised queued consumer/producer.  It prevents lockup if one of the loops fails unexpectedly.

-Mike

[Lucither]

Message Edited by Lucither on 04-30-2010 10:11 PM

[Lucither]

Hi Secr,

Here is a solution if you dont want to use Local Variables.

Rgs,

Lucither

Message Edited by Lucither on 04-30-2010 10:36 PM

[SULLutions]

Running Global.vi on my site allows you to synchronize the shutdown any loops of your process, even if they are in other subVIs. I have used it for years in both the simple two-loop situations you face and much more complicated architectures. It has the advantage of being very straightforward and easy to understand.