Can't stop a vi with <ctrl><.>

[Esam]

Normally when I'm testing my program I use and <.> to stop execution of the program. However, there is one vi in my program that does not do anything when I hit this key combination. Is there a vi setting that disables this? I can't figure out why this vi is different than the 1000 others...

[Al_S]

If the VI uses a custom Run-time Menu and the Operate menu is disabled or removed, . won't stop the VI.

[Ben]

"CTRL." is a short cut.

Under windows appearence

"Show Abort Button"
"Allow Run-Time Shortcut Menu"

Will affect the ability to do a "CTRL .".

Ben

[LucaP.]

Hi Esam

The Abort button must be visible for +<.> to be effective.
This can be set under VI Properties»Window Appearance»Customize»Show Abort Button.

Luca

[Al_S]

Also, if you've edited the VI properties to remove the Abort button, . won't work.

Right click on icon on front panel, then VI Properties >> Category >> Window Appearance >> Customize >> Show Abort Button.