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View Ref-FilePAUSE x
DELAY x

x: aexp

The command PAUSE suspends program execution for x/50 seconds. DELAY has a
similar effect but the argument x is specified in seconds with a theoretical
resolution in milliseconds. DELAY uses the GEM routine EVNT_TIMER() and is,
therefore, recommended for use in GEM programs.

DELAY -> x is specified in seconds -> EVNT_TIMER()

PAUSE -> x is specified as one 50th of a second -> TIMER (Timer B)
         50 = 1 second

Example:

    PRINT "start"
    PAUSE 100
    PRINT "a pause"
    DELAY 2
    PRINT "end"

--> The text 'start' appears then, two seconds later the further message 'a
    pause' is displayed. This is followed after a further two seconds by 'end'.

Memo: DELAY seems to make the mouse pointer appear even if previously
      hidden with HIDEM.

evnt_timer()+