triggering an event structure by an event generated in another vi

[stoeckel]

Hi folks,

I wonder how I can trigger an event structure in one vi by an event generated in another vi. The two vis are running independently from each other but on the same computer. More specific: A vi with event structure shall wait for a push button hit in another vi.

Any hint will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Peter

[andre.buurman@carya]

You could follow the thread.

Regards,

André

[Wiebe@CARYA]

There are two (might be more) ways to do this.


First is to use user events. See the "Programmatically Fire Events.vi" or "Dynamically Register for Events.vi" examples.


Second way is to pass reference to a control (hidden on the front panel). Then in the subvi, use the property Value (signaling) to trigger the event. The other vi simply registers to the value change event of the control.


The first method is more scaleable. It's a better way to do it, but involves a bit more work. The second method is the quick and dirty way.


Regards,


Wiebe.