PA_WaitNextEvent


version 2003


PA_WaitNextEvent (event) → char

Parameter Type Description
event PA_Event * Current event
Function result char 1 if an event is received

Description

The routine PA_WaitNextEvent must be called in the internal loop of any external process. This is mandatory in order to :

- Give time to other processes
- Get the current event ( mouseDown , keyDown )

If there is an event available for the external process, returns 1, otherwise it returns 0.

Example

Please, refer to External processes for an example of use.

See Also

External processes , PA_NewProcess .

Error Handling

PA_GetLastError

always returns eER_NoErr