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Slideshow keyword - wait

Syntax:

wait {seconds}
wait for {name}

Function:

The first form is simply a timed pause to allow your viewer to finish reading what you have put on the screen. If you issue picture or audio commands before the wait, the file(s) will load at the same time the system is counting seconds for the wait, but any subsequent command to show a picture or play audio will not take effect until the necessary data is available, so the wait may be longer than designed. Arranging the timing to work on a range of connection speeds is the most diffcult part of any slide show.

The second form allows you to wait for a picture to finish loading. You won't need this very often as show will usually do the job more conveniently.

Example(s):

wait 5
wait for "Picture 12"


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