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* QB64 can use an unlimited number of ON TIMER (number, seconds!) event [[INTEGER]] values at once.  
* QB64 can use an unlimited number of ON TIMER (number, seconds!) event [[INTEGER]] values at once.
* Every time _FREETIMER is called the [[INTEGER]] value returned will increase by one, starting at 1, whether it is used or not.
* Every time _FREETIMER is called the [[INTEGER]] value returned will increase by one, starting at 1, whether it is used or not.
* Store multiple returns in different variable names to refer to separate events later.
* Store multiple returns in different variable names to refer to separate events later.

Latest revision as of 01:41, 23 January 2023

The _FREETIMER function returns a free TIMER number for multiple ON TIMER(n) events.


Syntax

timerhandle% = _FREETIMER


Description

  • QB64 can use an unlimited number of ON TIMER (number, seconds!) event INTEGER values at once.
  • Every time _FREETIMER is called the INTEGER value returned will increase by one, starting at 1, whether it is used or not.
  • Store multiple returns in different variable names to refer to separate events later.


See also



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