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A flashing VI usually means you have hit a breakpoint in your code. Make sure the VI is not highlighted red before you run your code. That means you have a breakpoint set.

If you wire the solenoid directly to the button, then make sure you are holding the button down when you are testing. Also you can look at the LEDs on the NI 9472 as you press the joystick buttons to tell if it may be an electrical issue. Also make sure there are no errors reported to your driver station.