THREAD_IS_RUNNING Function

Syntax

dim Result_Flag as L = thread_is_running(C threadname )

Arguments

threadnameCharacter: The name of a thread.

Returns

Result_FlagLogical: Returns a boolean value that indicates whether or not the specified thread is running. .T. = The named thread is running. .F. = The thread is not running.

Description

Returns true if threadname is a running thread.

Discussion

The THREAD_IS_RUNNING() function returns TRUE if the named thread is running.

No user interface related commands are allowed in a thread. Using any command that attempts to create or manipulate any type of user interface from within a thread will cause Alpha Anywhere to hang. Examples of such invalid functions include debug() , ui_*, StatusBar.*, ControlPanel.*, trace.*, etc.

Limitations

Desktop applications only.