native

set_task

Syntax

native set_task(Float:time, const function[], id = 0, const any:parameter[] = "", len = 0, const flags[] = "", repeat = 0);

Description

Calls a function after a specified time has elapsed.

Parameters

time Time interval to assign
function Function to execute
id Task id to assign
parameter Data to pass through to callback
len Size of data
flags Optional set of flags:
"a" - repeat timer a set amount of times
"b" - loop indefinitely until timer is stopped
"c" - time interval is treated as absolute time after
map start
"d" - time interval is treated as absolute time before
map change
repeat If the "a" flag is set, the task will be repeated this
many times

Note

Please consider using set_task_ex() instead which allows you to
use named constants for flags instead of letters.

Note

The function is called in the following manner if data is passed:
data[] - Data passed
id - Task index

Note

The function is called in the following manner if no data is passed:
id - Task index

Return

This function has no return value.

Error

If an invalid callback function is provided, an error is
thrown.