Latch components allow you to capture an input value by using either the component's Clock property or by using the component's Latch action. In either case, “latching” means setting the value of the latch component “Out” property to whatever the value of the latch component “In” property is at the time that the “latch” occurs. The value of the latch component “In” property is ignored at all times other than the when a latch occurs.

Latch components are available in the kitControl palette “Latches” folder, as shown in Figure 7.

Each latch component type has the same properties and function; they vary only to accommodate different point data types, as described in the following sections.