Command: pause

Syntax

pause { <message> }

Description

Pause a macro, giving the operator the choice between continuing macro execution, and breaking into keyboard interrupt mode.

Parameters

• <message>
  One or more values in the form of an output list constituting a prompt for operator action. If omitted, a standard system prompt will be issued. The operator then has the choice of typing an I to interrupt the macro, or a C to continue macro execution.

Switches

None

Notes

This command is ignored unless the Fire Development System is active.

Once in keyboard interrupt mode, the exec command without parameters should be used when a return to the macro is required, or the exit command can be used to terminate the macro and return to normal keyboard mode.

When operating in keyboard interrupt mode, the scope of identifiers remains that of the interrupted macro.

Although the user is only prompted for an I or a C, other characters may be typed to continue execution,

• E - Continue execution with command echoing on.

• S - Continue execution with command stepping on.

Any other character will be treated as a C.

Examples

Pause using the default system pause message.

pause

Pause with a user-supplied prompt.

pause 'Type I to break'

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