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FT_ONTICK()
Evaluate a designated code block at a designated interval.
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Syntax
FT_OnTick( bCode, nInterval )
Arguments
<bCode> is the code block to evaluate.
<nInterval> is the number of clock ticks to wait between
evaluations of the code block.
Returns
NIL
Description
This function effectively allows you to run tasks in the background
by transparently and periodically calling a designated routine.
To halt the execution of the background function, call FT_OnTick()
with no arguments.
This function makes heavy use of several undocumented internal
routines. If this fact makes you uncomfortable then don't use
this function, you quivering sack of cowardly slime.
Examples
// Set up a self-updating on-screen clock
FT_OnTick( "CLOCK", 9 )
procedure Clock
local nRow := Row()
local nCol := Col()
@ 0, 0 say Time()
SetPos( nRow, nCol )
return
Source: ONTICK.C
Author: Ted Means
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