Breaking out of loop (graphical programming)

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Gordon
Yes, blockly isn't great for that kind of thing - although it would be possible for someone to add a special block that would break out of an every X seconds block.

For now though, I reckon you've got 2 options to do what you want:
- Keep the every 5 second loop going all the time, and use a variable with an if myVariable block right inside the every 5 second loop. You can then stop things or start them by setting or clearing the variable.
- Define a function, fiveSecs, and in that function add if (myCondition) { wait 5 secs { call fiveSecs } } - that's maybe the nicest...

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Progma in reply to @Gordon

I don't quite understand the first option. What would the variable do as far as exiting the loop

And far as the second one, would I make this a recursive function? I'm just making sure that the program can be reset essentially (without literally pressing the reset button).

Either way here's what I interpreted from your second option

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