Event controll: How to stop a running while loop inside a event structure

Hello,
I have some problems with controlling a while loop inside a event structure (see attached VI).
I habe 3 buttons ("Start Measurement, Stop Measurement, Quit Program"). When a measurement is running, it should be possible to stop the measurement by clicking on "Stop Measurement", but this does not work.
Has anyone an idea?
Thanks a lot and best regards,
Michael
Message Edited by MichaGue_01 on 04-23-2010 04:37 AM
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Event_Controll.vi ‏27 KB

Hello,
Try not to use while loops inside a Event structure.
My approach is using two While loops (one will have only the Event structure).
I had to use to Flag buttons that make it a bit more complicated but i am sure somebody will come up with a better idea, or you might want to have a think about it yourself.
Have a look on the modified version on the attachment.
Once you are happy how it works then you can Hide the 2 flag buttons from the Front Pannel by going to Block diagram right-click the indicators and choose option "Hide Indicators/Controls"
I did it in LV 8.6 so i hope you can open it on your PC if not i can downgrade it.
If you have any problem let us know.
Regards
Dimitrios
Test Systems Computing Engineer
Cummins Turbo-Technologies
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Event_Controll[1]_modified.vi ‏18 KB

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