while

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Description

Description:

First part of while construct.

Groups:

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Syntax

Syntax:

while condition

Parameters:

condition: Code

Return Value:

While Type

Examples

Example 1:

while {x<10} do {x=x+1}

Example 2:

A practical example: Repair all members of a group to such a level that they are able to stand up: {
  while {(not canStand _x) and (alive _x)} do {
    _x setDammage (getDammage _x) - 0.01;
  };
} forEach units group unitname;

Additional Information

See also:

Control Structures

Notes

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Notes

Posted on 02 May, 2007

Manny

While-loops will not run forever. In fact, after 10.000 cycles it will simply stop. If you really need an endless loop, try using a for-loop without step incrementation. Example: for [{ }, { true }, { }] do { /* ..something.. */ };