CALL PAUSE is a standard instruction for MSX turbo R, but it is also an extended instruction available in ChakkariCopy Basic, DM-System2 Basic and Hitachi Basic.
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CALL PAUSE as standard MSX-BASIC instruction
Effect
Stops execution of a BASIC program for the specified time.
Syntax
CALL PAUSE (<Time>)
Parameter
<Time> is waiting time exprimed in milliseconds. The value can be between 0 and 65535.
Note: You can interrupt the execution during the waiting period by pressing CTRL+STOP.
Example
CALL PAUSE(1000)
Using
When the CALL PAUSE is being executed, interrupt is enabled. Even when the CALL PAUSE is being executed, you can quit the program by the CTRL + STOP keys.
This instruction is used when you want to take a timing without being affected by the CPU execution speed.
Related to
Compatibility
MSX-BASIC 4.0 or higher
CALL PAUSE in ChakkariCopy Basic
Effect
Puts the cartridge into PAUSE mode.
Note: the paused program can only be resumed by pressing the PAUSE button. It cannot be resumed by software.
Syntax
CALL PAUSE
Related to
Using
In the PAUSE mode it's only possible to print a hardcopy by pressing the COPY button or to resume execution by pressing the PAUSE button. It's the same operation as pressing the PAUSE button on the cartridge.
Compatibility
CALL PAUSE in DM-System2 Basic
Effect
Stops execution of a BASIC program for the specified time.
Note: You can interrupt the execution during the waiting period by pressing CTRL+STOP.
Syntax
CALL PAUSE (<Time>)
Parameter
<Time> is waiting time exprimed in milliseconds. The value can be between 0 and 65535.
Example
CALL PAUSE(1000)
Using
When the CALL PAUSE is being executed, interrupt is enabled. Even when the CALL PAUSE is being executed, you can quit the program by the CTRL + STOP keys.
This instruction is used when you want to take a timing without being affected by the CPU execution speed. It's exactly the same instruction as the standard CALL PAUSE for MSX Turbo R, but can be used also on MSX2 and MSX2+.
Related to
CALL INTWAIT, CALL VDPWAIT, CALL WAIT
Compatibility
CALL PAUSE in Hitachi Basic
Effect
Puts the built-in data reader of the Hitachi MB-H2 computer in pause mode.
Syntax
CALL PAUSE
Related to
CALL FF, CALL PLAY, CALL REC, CALL REW, CALL STOP
Compatibility
Hitachi BASIC version 1