Stop looping thread without killing script Topic is solved

[WeThotUWasAToad]

Hello,

Is there a way to stop or interrupt a looping thread without killing the script (ie without closing the .ahk file)?

Suppose you have a script which contains several threads (each with its own hotkey), and suppose one of the threads has a Loop, 99 command. Once you press the hotkey to begin running the looping thread, is there a way to designate another keystroke or mouse action which will stop or pause the looping thread but leave the script open?

Thanks

[Xtra]

Exit

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1::
    stop := false
    Loop, 99
    {
        ToolTip, % "testing..." . A_Index
        if (stop = true)
        {
            ToolTip
            Exit
        }
        Sleep 1000
    }
    MsgBox, % A_ThisHotkey . " run completed."
return

2::stop := true

[WeThotUWasAToad]

Thanks Xtra,

What a great and clever solution!

That's just what I needed.

Thanks again.