timer function

[kpetursson]

Does Javascript contain a timer function.

I want a series of pictures to show on mouse down to give the illusion of animation.

any help would be greatly appriciated!


Kevin Petursson

I have a mind like a steel trap!
Nothing gets in,
Nothing gets out!
Just waiting for it to rust!

 

[kpetursson]

I found my own anwser. Here it is.

var Timer1;
function setRepeater() {
Timer1 = window.setInterval("functionName()",interval);
return false;
}
function cancelRepeater(timer){
window.clearInterval(timer);
return false;
}

Variables:
Timer1 = named timer. You may have multiple timers running at the same time.
functionName() = the function or action you wish to repeat.
interval = the delay between actions in Milliseconds (1000=1second).
timer = The name of the timer variable (ie. Timer1) you want to cancel.

I hope you find this code usefull.


Kevin Petursson

I have a mind like a steel trap!
Nothing gets in,
Nothing gets out!
Just waiting for it to rust!