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PAUSE3.COM
A subcommand (to be used in batch files,
especially when ECHO is off)
This program is an improved version of DOS's PAUSE command. The
problems with DOS's PAUSE command are that, when ECHO is off,
it only displays one message ("Strike a key when ready . . ."),
and it doesn't alert the user when it appears. This program allows
users to display any message they want, which could include beeps.
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Purpose: Suspends system processing, displays a message, and
waits for the user to press a character key.
Format: PAUSE3 [remark]
Type: Internal External
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Remarks: The remark in the PAUSE3 command is optional; it may
be left out. If it is left out, the remark will be a
standard "Press a key when ready . . ." Unlike DOS's
PAUSE command, PAUSE3 uses the remark as the message that it
will display. Beeps can be put in the remark by holding
down <Ctrl> and pressing the 'G' key. On screen, you should
see ^G. When the message is redisplayed, a beep will
replace ^G. NOTE: You cannot use the characters '>','|',
and '<' in a remark. This is because they are DOS
redirection symbols.
Examples: Here is an example of DOS's PAUSE command:
A>PAUSE This is DOS's PAUSE.
Strike a key when ready . . .
Here is the same example, but in a batch file which
has had a previous ECHO OFF instruction:
Strike a key when ready . . .
Here is an example of PAUSE3:
A>PAUSE3 This is PAUSE3. Press a key ==}
This is PAUSE3. Press a key ==}
Here is the same example, but in a batch file which
has had a previous ECHO OFF instruction:
This is PAUSE3. Press a key ==}
Here is a PAUSE3 example with beeping in it:
A>PAUSE3 You're all done! Press a key --^G^G^G
You're all done! Press a key -- [beep beep beep]
SEND ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS TO:
Scott Pakin
6007 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660
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