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Any script is a set of step by step instructions. Functions are basically just a way to skip to a different part of the script and do something, then go back to where you were. They are most usefull for repetitive things.

However, one thing you could do to get the results you want is to make another script that will do the things you are wanting the function to do, then just start that script where you would normally do the function.

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Yeah, what SpookMeister said.

@87450kalle,

Without seeing your code or a small sample that shows what you are doing in the loop and function in question, it is hard to suggest a possible workaround. Anyway, you might want to look into the Adlib function.

Edit - I thought that I had seen "Adlib" posted as a "dual loop" solution... but as we all know, just because it has been posted as a solution - doesn't make it right. I should have tested my proposed solution before posting it. Thanks cameronsdad for the gentle correction.

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Yeah, what SpookMeister said.

@87450kalle,

Without seeing your code or a small sample that shows what you are doing in the loop and function in question, it is hard to suggest a possible workaround. Anyway, you might want to look into the Adlib function.

Have the Adlib function do what your current function does - but only is a flag is set.

Within your current loop, set the flag at the point that you currently call your function.

later...

but even with a toggle that makes the adlib run only when necessary, the main loop will still be paused during the execution of the adlib function, which it sounds like is what he's tryign to avoid. @87450kalle, the first suggestion is the way to go i think, move your function to another compiled script, then call it with Run()
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Ok, I wrote a stand alone program that took care of it.

My problem was that I want to have a GUI that is always on top so that I can quit all Autoit programs that is running at ones.

Thanks for a fast reply. //Johan

but if you quit all autoit programs, wouldn't that include the gui and effectively stop the loop at that point anyway?
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