READCHAR (RC)

Syntax

READCHAR

RC

Explanation

READCHAR outputs the first character from the input stream. If no character is waiting to be read, READCHAR waits for input from the keyboard.

See also READ, READLINE, READLIST, and READQUOTE.

Example

The procedure below can be used to pause between a series of procedures, such as a game, and wait for user input.

TO HOLDUP

PR [PRESS Y IF YOU ARE READY TO CONTINUE]

IF READCHAR = "Y PLAYGAME

HOLDUP

END