Two loops behaving differently

[deanhystad]

Please post the code that causes the problem. The code you provided does not run (error in the first print statement, while b < 5 loop never ends). When I fixed the error I could not make the code exhibit the behavior you describe.

I'm sure this code is similar to your code, but the most important part is missing. The part that demonstrates your problem. You cut that part out because you didn't think it mattered. Obviously it does. Please post the actual code that has the actual problem.