PAUSE
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Syntax
R32
PAUSE (interval);
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
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