mechanical switch

[alecrippa]

hi all,
is there a way to turn the Pi off without having to keep the switch pressed for 4 secs (but rather by simply pressing it)?
I have a mechanical switch that clicks into position..
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to be more clear: something like this
https://www.google.com/search?q=mechanical+switch&safe=active&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=yd6sVJ6UF-nLygPUlYKIDw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1517&bih=701&dpr=0.9#imgdii=_&imgrc=gX1wYQDR_-8PIM%253A%3BEUs2_dfuC4L62M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.cubisteffects.com%252Fimages%252FMIY%252FPt3_Switches.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.cubisteffects.com%252F2010%252F04%252Fmod-it-yourself-part-3-switches%252F%3B357%3B308
)

[Felix]

I suppose you refer to ATXRaspi.
The ATXRaspi can be programmed to issue a shutoff immediately but the stock ATXRaspis ship with the default setting of a few seconds to keep it safe from accidental shutdowns.
By mechanical switch i have no idea what you mean. A rocker or toggle switch? A momentary switch?