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 Math Tool 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 sensor 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.