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- NuclearKitten64
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why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
Why would you ever need this?
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
If there was a When Stop sign clicked block, that would be defeating the purpose of the “stop” sign.defeating? what if you want something to happen when it is clicked? If there was a When Stop sign clicked block, that would be defeating the purpose of the “stop” sign.
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
i mean, WHY?!Then edit and clarify your post. snip
The stop sign doesn't exist because scratch team doesn't want the stop sign to have more than one purpose.
Does this answer your question?
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete
- AmazingWill1
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62 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
having there be a stop button detection block would change the purpose of the stop sign from “a button that allows you to stop playing the project for any reason” too “a button that only activates more scripts in the project making you unable to stop the project”
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
for… some reason… Why would you ever need this?
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
what is rejected here?please dont discuss this Why would you ever need this?
its rejected here
- blablablahello
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why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
The “When stop sign clicked” blocked. Please click on that linkwhat is rejected here?please dont discuss this Why would you ever need this?
its rejected here
Because its the STOP sign, not the “Do something” sign. A Stop sign is meant to stop things, so starting something instead would make no sense.i mean, WHY?!Then edit and clarify your post. snip
The stop sign doesn't exist because scratch team doesn't want the stop sign to have more than one purpose.
Does this answer your question?
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
well w
well, what IF you want something to happen if it is pressedThe “When stop sign clicked” blocked. Please click on that linkwhat is rejected here?please dont discuss this Why would you ever need this?
its rejected hereBecause its the STOP sign, not the “Do something” sign. A Stop sign is meant to stop things, so starting something instead would make no sense.i mean, WHY?!Then edit and clarify your post. snip
The stop sign doesn't exist because scratch team doesn't want the stop sign to have more than one purpose.
Does this answer your question?
- Tophatted-
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why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete

If the stop sign could start the project, what would be the point of the green flag? How could you stop the project? Why does there need to be two start buttons?
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
no, you won't do the same code!what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete
If the stop sign could start the project, what would be the point of the green flag? How could you stop the project? Why does there need to be two start buttons?
- Tophatted-
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1000+ posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
You want two projects in one? Handy dandy workaround belowno, you won't do the same code!what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete
If the stop sign could start the project, what would be the point of the green flag? How could you stop the project? Why does there need to be two start buttons?
ACTUALLY! THERE IS A WAY TO!!
Okay in the “sensing” blocks (the light blue category), there is the “timer” and “reset timer” blocks.
Make a script like this.when green flag clickedThe timer is the only thing that continues after the stop is pressed, so if the timer is always at 0 when the project is running, then when it stops the second script will run.
forever
reset timer
end
when [timer v] > (1)
do whatever you need when stop is pressed
- TheSmartMaker
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72 posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
THERE IS NO TWO PROJECTS IN ONE!!!You want two projects in one? Handy dandy workaround belowno, you won't do the same code!what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete
If the stop sign could start the project, what would be the point of the green flag? How could you stop the project? Why does there need to be two start buttons?ACTUALLY! THERE IS A WAY TO!!
Okay in the “sensing” blocks (the light blue category), there is the “timer” and “reset timer” blocks.
Make a script like this.when green flag clickedThe timer is the only thing that continues after the stop is pressed, so if the timer is always at 0 when the project is running, then when it stops the second script will run.
forever
reset timer
end
when [timer v] > (1)
do whatever you need when stop is pressed
- Tophatted-
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1000+ posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
The scratch team has already stated that they won't make this block.THERE IS NO TWO PROJECTS IN ONE!!!You want two projects in one? Handy dandy workaround belowno, you won't do the same code!what does “obsolete” mean? because it would make the green flag obsolete
If the stop sign could start the project, what would be the point of the green flag? How could you stop the project? Why does there need to be two start buttons?ACTUALLY! THERE IS A WAY TO!!
Okay in the “sensing” blocks (the light blue category), there is the “timer” and “reset timer” blocks.
Make a script like this.when green flag clickedThe timer is the only thing that continues after the stop is pressed, so if the timer is always at 0 when the project is running, then when it stops the second script will run.
forever
reset timer
end
when [timer v] > (1)
do whatever you need when stop is pressed
Reporting to be closed…
- ProfessorThickhead
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100+ posts
why can't there be this block (propably useful block, right?)
Why are we still discussing this? It's a rejected suggestion and it's not going anywhere. This has become an argument and not a suggestion.
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