_FREETIMER

From QB64 Phoenix Edition Wiki
Revision as of 06:04, 19 April 2022 by SMcNeill (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:_FREETIMER}} The _FREETIMER function returns a free TIMER number for multiple ON TIMER(n) events. {{PageSyntax}} : {{Parameter|timerhandle%}} = _FREETIMER {{PageDescription}} * 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 differe...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

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



Navigation:
Main Page with Articles and Tutorials
Keyword Reference - Alphabetical
Keyword Reference - By usage
Report a broken link