ATEasy timer implementation?

John K.
Bacau,

Jun 13, 2011
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Re: ATEasy timer implementation?

Hi there! I need some help, please! I have to syncronize some tests so they have to be run after 33 minutes since the program has started. So, on the OnInit() of the program, I have to implement some sort of timer that will counter 33 minutes and run my tests only when this time elapses. I don't know how to do this exactly... I've read something about the ATimer in ATEasy, but I don't know how to implement this so the program will not get stuck while the timer is counting (if I use delay() or sleep() it gets stuck!). Please help me!

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Victor B.
Lake Forest, CA

Jun 14, 2011
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Re: ATEasy timer implementation?

Hi Alex,

The ATimer control can be added to any form.  You can configure it using the Properties Editor to fire an event every X milliseconds.  The OnTimer() event which is fired can be used to synchronize the execution of your tests.  

I have attached an example.  In the example, two forms are loaded: CountdownForm and MainForm.  The CountdownForm has a countdown variable 'f_lCountdown' which counts down from 10 seconds.  The ATimer control 'tmrCountdown' fires the OnTimer() event every 1000 milliseconds.  When the countdown variable reaches 0, the OnTimer() event calls the form procedure CountdownComplete() which updates the MainForm's label.  Please review the example and feel free to use what you can in your application.

Regards,
Victor Brode


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 TimerForm.rar

John K.
Bacau,

Jun 15, 2011
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Re: ATEasy timer implementation?

Thank you very much for your help, Victor! I really appreciate this! Also, I've found the MMTimer example in ATEasy examples directory which uses MMTimer.dll and implements 3 easy-to-use functions so you can make up to 4 timers that work independently in your application. Thanks again for you effort. Have a nice day!

Best regards,
Alex J.



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