Running matlab program via switch in labview

Hi,
I had a basic question on integrating a matlab m file into labview. What I pretty much want is the ability to run a certain m file at a flip of a switch.
I essentially created a reset button and that reset button will reset my device.
I attached my block diagram to my best guess to how it would work but when I tried to run it, it does not run the m file.
Any reason why? I tried while(y==1) and if(y==1) to run it but doesn't seem to work.
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Justin
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Just remember to put Wait statements in the loops so they don't run the CPU at top speed.
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