FT_SLEEP Wait for a specified amount of time Syntax FT_SLEEP( <nSeconds>, [<nInitial>] ) -> nil Arguments <nSeconds> is the number of seconds to pause <nInitial> is an optional clock value (from a call to SECONDS()) from which the <nSeconds> seconds are to elapse. Useful for setting a minimum time between the start of events which could take a variable amount of time due to the execution of intervening code. Returns NIL Description This routine will wait a specified period of time. It provides resolution based upon the execution of the SECONDS() function. It does not use an input state such as INKEY(). The specified time is the minimum time sleeping and will usually be slightly longer. The second optional argument allows one to begin timing an event prior to executing some operation. This is useful when, for example, you input a key or mouse click and wish to do something but still want to note if the user double entered (mouse or key) within a certain time which in turn may have meaning within your program's context. The routine correctly handles passing through midnight but will not work for more than 24 hours. Examples Example 1: FT_SLEEP(10.0) && Sleep for 10.0 seconds Example 2: nTime=SECONDS() && usually after some interupt from mouse or && keyboard ... intervening code ... FT_SLEEP(0.5, nTime) && Sleep until the sytem clock is && nTime+0.5 seconds. Source: SLEEP.PRG Author: Leo Letendre
Pingback: FT Menus – Prompts – Messages | Viva Clipper !