napms()

Updated: April 19, 2023

Sleep for a given number of milliseconds

Synopsis:

#include <curses.h> 

int napms( int ms);

Arguments:

ms
The number of milliseconds that you want the process to sleep.

Library:

libc

Use the -l c option to qcc to link against this library. This library is usually included automatically.

Description:

The napms() routine delays the calling process for ms milliseconds. This function is similar to delay() and nap().

Note: The suspension time may be greater than the requested amount, due to the nature of time measurement (see the Understanding the Microkernel's Concept of Time chapter of the QNX Neutrino Programmer's Guide), or due to the scheduling of other, higher-priority threads by the system.

Classification:

Unix

Safety:  
Cancellation point Yes
Interrupt handler No
Signal handler Yes
Thread Yes