How do i get a boolean indicator to trigger a event structure

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I have two parallel loops running, and i need to use a boolean value, one that comes out from an OR gate, to trigger an event in the parallel, event structure loop.  I've attached a simplified version of the loop.  Is there a way to get this done?  I've tried using local variables, value(signaling), etc. and they haven't worked
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Answer 1

Here is a revised version of your VI. I modified the mechanical actino of the stop button so it kept it's value until it was read. In addition, I added a delay to your upper loop. Without a delay it was running too fast to actually see the button press. I modifed the event in the the event structure to trigger on a value change of Boolean.
You don't really need the outer loop since it will only run a single time in all instances. On the first execution of that loop it will be sitting in the turn inner loops. Once you exit the two inner loops your outer loop will always exit. Therefore, it serves no purpose.
Your OR in the upper loop is completely uses. It serves no purpose since the result will always be equal to the value of the Stop button.
There are better ways of triggering events. a preferred method would be to use a user event and simply generate the event at the appropriate time. This has the advantage of not requiring additional controls/indicators simply to cause an event to occur.
Mark Yedinak
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