PAUSE

Syntax

PAUSE <value>

Just as in Sinclair basic, this command pauses the execution for the given number of frames (1 frame equals to 1/50th of second in Europe, 1/60th of second in the US: this is usually in sync with the electricity AC frequency) or until a key is pressed.

Bear in mind the number 0 is actually taken as 65536. Currently this sentence uses the Sinclair BASIC ROM, so it needs interruptions enabled.

Example:

PRINT "Press any key"
PAUSE 0: REM waits for a Key pressed or for 65536 frames

Remarks

  • This function is 100% Sinclair BASIC compatible.