Thread: Delay

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    Question Delay

    Hi there!
    I looking for a simple function to do a delay in my programs,
    I could'nt find one on the libraries listed on the net.
    I've tried do one witch for loops, but my computer is fast, and there's no effect.
    So, if someone could help.

    thanks!

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    _B-L-U-E_ Betazep's Avatar
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    do a search for Sleep() on the boards....
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    Sleep( ) is a good one, also there is delay( ) which is defined in dos.h.

    Good luck.

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    just to mention, the Sleep() function requires windows.h
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    Talking Try this!!

    #include <iostream>
    #include <ctime>
    using namespace std;

    void sleep()
    {
    double seconds = 1.5;
    clock_t timer;
    timer = clock() + seconds * 1000;
    while (clock() < timer) {}
    }

    int main()
    {
    cout << "I am now!!!" << endl;
    sleep();
    cout << "I am 1.5 seconds later" << endl;
    return 0;
    }

    I think this should work, if I remember I got it correct
    Good luck!!

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    huh?

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