event problem[Resolved]

[The Angel Of pain]

hello im new to rpg maker and ive been trying to make my own game and i've come to a problem i can't solve first off im useing the rpg maker xp (don't know if it's the best for noobs to start on but anyhow)i don't know to stop an event from repeating for example if i set chest and i set a certain amount of money to get how do i get that event to stop once the the chest has been open if anyone can help plz post

[Irock]

Try this.
Switches can be used to stop any event from repeating or change it's commands.
http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,12488.0.html

[The Angel Of pain]

thanks it was so simple i feel so stupid  (i should have used the search o well next time)thanks again