Use mouse click as a boolean variable

[dcharlot]

Hello, I was wondering if there is any way to use the mouse click (down/up) as a boolean variable where it is false when not clicked and true when it is clicked. I know i can do this with the event structure. I however would like to do this without using the event structure.


Thanks

[Bob_Y.]

Is there a reason that you are trying to avoid the event structure? 

You could have an invisible boolean and poll it or you could use a picture control and get the mouse up / down from it.  But I do think that the event structure is the way to go.

Hope that this helps,
Bob Young

[tst]

If you still want to avoid the event structure (although I would advise against that), you can go with the input VIs which can be found in the Advanced palette. They will allow you to read the state of the mouse buttons.

[Bob_Y.]

Of course, I should have thought of that!

Thanks tst!

Bob Young