SuspendTimer system function

Use this instruction to prevent a specified timer from calling its expiration workflow map when the timer expires. The timer remains suspended until it is reactivated by a ResumeTimer system function.

About this task

A suspended timer continues to count down. If the timer interval expires, the timer expiration workflow map is not called until the timer is reactivated. Alternatively, you can use an EndTimer or EndAllTimers system function to terminate a suspended timer without resuming it.

To specify a SuspendTimer system function:

1. From the Timer Palette, drag a SuspendTimer step onto the workflow map where you want to suspend a timer.

   For information about including multiple system functions in a single step, see About system steps.

2. Enter the name of the timer that you want to suspend. Enter the exact name of the timer in double quotation marks, or enter an expression that exactly matches the name (case-sensitive) in the corresponding BeginTimer system function. The SuspendTimer system function has no effect if you enter the name of a nonexistent timer.