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|descr= Repeats [[Code]] while condition is [[true]]. A part of [[while]] [[do]] construct. | |descr= Repeats [[Code]] while condition is [[true]]. A part of [[while]] [[do]] construct. | ||
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|x1= <code>[[while]] {a < b} [[do]] {a = a + 1};</code> | |x1= <code>[[while]] {a < b} [[do]] {a = a + 1};</code> | ||
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<dd class="notedate">Posted on May 14, 2008</dd> | <dd class="notedate">Posted on May 14, 2008</dd> | ||
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<dd class="note">The boolean code that is used to evaluate the while condition can be preceded by code that executes a regular command. | <dd class="note">The boolean code that is used to evaluate the while condition can be preceded by code that executes a regular command. | ||
<code>[[while]] {_a =_a + 1; _a < 10} [[do]] {...}</code> | <code>[[while]] {_a =_a + 1; _a < 10} [[do]] {...}</code> | ||
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<dd class="notedate">Posted on August 30, 2014 - 08:12 (UTC)</dd> | <dd class="notedate">Posted on August 30, 2014 - 08:12 (UTC)</dd> | ||
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In [[Scheduler#Unscheduled_Environment|non-scheduled environment]], [[while]] [[do]] loop is limited to 10,000 iterations, after which it exits even if condition is still [[true]]. In [[Scheduler#Unscheduled_Environment|scheduled environment]] no such limit exists. | In [[Scheduler#Unscheduled_Environment|non-scheduled environment]], [[while]] [[do]] loop is limited to 10,000 iterations, after which it exits even if condition is still [[true]]. In [[Scheduler#Unscheduled_Environment|scheduled environment]] no such limit exists. | ||
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Revision as of 18:09, 20 June 2021
Description
- Description:
- Repeats Code while condition is true. A part of while do construct.
- Groups:
- Program Flow
Syntax
- Syntax:
- while condition
- Parameters:
- condition: Code
- Return Value:
- While Type
Examples
- Example 1:
while {a < b} do {a = a + 1};
- Example 2:
- A practical example: Repair all members of a group to such a level that they are able to stand up:
{ while {!canStand _x && alive _x} do { _x setDamage (damage _x - 0.01); }; } forEach units group unitname;
Additional Information
- See also:
- Control StructureswaitUntilfordo
Notes
-
Report bugs on the Feedback Tracker and/or discuss them on the Arma Discord or on the Forums.
Only post proven facts here! Add Note
- Posted on May 14, 2008
- Kronzky
- The boolean code that is used to evaluate the while condition can be preceded by code that executes a regular command.
while {_a =_a + 1; _a < 10} do {...}
- Posted on August 30, 2014 - 08:12 (UTC)
- Killzone Kid
- In non-scheduled environment, while do loop is limited to 10,000 iterations, after which it exits even if condition is still true. In scheduled environment no such limit exists.
Categories:
- Scripting Commands
- Introduced with Operation Flashpoint version 1.85
- Operation Flashpoint: New Scripting Commands
- Operation Flashpoint: Scripting Commands
- Operation Flashpoint: Elite: Scripting Commands
- ArmA: Armed Assault: Scripting Commands
- Arma 2: Scripting Commands
- Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead: Scripting Commands
- Take On Helicopters: Scripting Commands
- Arma 3: Scripting Commands
- Command Group: Program Flow