# Set Event and Wait

Triggers a specified event and waits until the execution of the command completes to return a response.

Note:

The In-Sight vision system must be Online.

## Set Event and Wait Inputs

Syntax: SW<Int>

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
Int | The Event code to set. 0 to 7 = Specifies an external event (External 0, External 1 ... External 7). 8 = Acquires an image and updates the Spreadsheet. This option requires you to set the Trigger mode parameter of the AcquireImage function to Single.

## Set Event and Wait Outputs

Returns a status code. The status codes are:

Status Codes | Description
--- | ---
1 | The command execution is successful.
0 | Unrecognized command.
-1 | The number is either out of range (0 to 8) or not an integer.
-2 | The command execution is unsuccessful, or the vision system is Offline.
-6 | User does not have Full Access to execute the command.

## Set Event and Wait Example

The command to trigger External Event 0 is: SW0

A response is not sent until the execution of the command completes.