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PAUSE
NM and CM callable.
Suspends the calling process for a specified number of seconds.
Syntax
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| 32R |
| PAUSE(interval); |
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Parameters
interval 32-bit real by reference (required)
Passes the amount of time, in seconds, that the
process pauses. The value of interval must be
positive. The maximum time allowed is
approximately 2,147,484 seconds (almost 25 days).
Operation Notes
BREAK or RESUME takes place without affecting the time countdown process.
CNTL Y causes the timer to countdown to restart at the beginning. It is
all right if the traps are enabled because the handler returns to PAUSE
(unless the handler has called the QUIT intrinsic.
Condition Codes
CCE (2) Request granted.
CCG (0) Request denied. Insufficient system table (timer
request list) space.
CCL (1) Request denied. A negative value was specified for
interval.
Related Information
Intrinsics None
Commands None
Manuals Process Management Programmer's Guide (32650-90023)