Function Names
repeatSynopsis
repeat (expression [, variable]) { statements } [ else { statements } ]
repeat (expression [, variable]) statement; else : statementDescription
repeat is a very simple loop function where a fixed number of repetitions is specified and the subsequent block or statement will be exececuted accordingly. An optional loop index can be picked up with the 2nd function parameter. Note that the loop cannot be influenced with the index variable, but the break and continue statements are available for this.
Call as: procedure
Restrictions
Indirect parameter passing is disabled
OS differences
None
Parameter count
1..2
Parameters
| No. | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 input |
numeral | Number of repetitions Specify the number of repetitions Default value: n/a |
| 2 code |
variable :string |
iterator value This variable begins with 0 and ends with repetition count - 1. This variable is updated by this function in order to provide the value of the current parameter element. It is a copied value. Modifying this variable will not influence the loop |
Exceptions
none
Examples
repeat (3) echo(Hello);
repeat ( 5, a[] )
{
print(a[],' ');
}
echo;Output
Hello
Hello
Hello
# Invalid Value # 1 2 3 4