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- REYZ_G4MX
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Scratcher
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why does a set timer and change timer block do not exist?
why does a set timer and change timer block do not exist?
- Vaibhs11
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Scratcher
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why does a set timer and change timer block do not exist?
Because the timer is supposed to be a global tracker of time respective to the start of the project, it kind of defeats its purpose if you can change it.
If you want such a feature, you could do something like:
If you want such a feature, you could do something like:
when green flag clicked
forever
set [my timer v] to ((timer) + (change))
end
change [change v] by () // change timer by ...
set [change v] to (((timer) * (-1)) + (...)) // set timer to ...
Last edited by Vaibhs11 (Today 07:42:38)
- REYZ_G4MX
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Scratcher
10 posts
why does a set timer and change timer block do not exist?
Because the timer is supposed to be a global tracker of time respective to the start of the project, it kind of defeats its purpose if you can change it.ohhhhh ok
If you want such a feature, you could do something like:when green flag clicked
forever
set [my timer v] to ((timer) + (change))
end
change [change v] by () // change timer by ...
set [change v] to (((timer) * (-1)) + (...)) // set timer to ...
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