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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