Close vi when it loses focus

[Pickering]

Hi Guys!

I have a popup VI that I need to close when it loses focus, for example if the user clicks back on the mother program.  I found an old example using the "is frontmost" property node, but this node won't give the feedback needed.

Have any ideas?

Thanks!
Christopher

[aputman]

The popup itself can't be modal because that will prevent it from losing focus.

[crossrulz]

Use an Event Structure.  The event you are looking for is Application->VI Deactivation.

[aputman]

Is that a 2013 event?  I don't see that in 2012. 

[JÞB · Accepted solution]

Most "Pop-up" Dialogs are Modal.  In order to get what you are seeking the pop-up must be "Floating"

Here is a quick example that may work close to what I thing you want---it may need some tweaks

[Pickering]

Works like a charm, thank you!