Color box in a 2D Array

Hi,
I am a beginner in Labview , i want to color a box in a 2D Array of color boxes. So if the user clicks on a box inside the 2D array, the box will turn into a specific color. I think i need to get the column and row of the element that has been clicked.
Then i want to check if the box already has been turned into another color , if not i want to turn it into a specific color ( e.g. connect 4).If it already has been turned into a specific color it wont change.
[img]http://i42.tinypic.com/dm9v9h.jpg[/img]
thats the color box.
So can someone please help me with this problem.
Thx

Here is a quick example (not at all bullet-proof, just trying to give you an idea).
All of the squares start white.
If a white square is clicked, it will turn red.
If it is already red, it will stay red.
Hope that helps getting you started.
Edit: I forgot one quick thing. Wire a constant of 100 to the event timeout (the hourglass in the upper left corner).
Message Edited by Cory K on 04-02-2010 11:44 AM
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