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repeat with...down to

Syntax

    repeat with variable = startValue down to endValue

Description

Keyword; counts down by increments of 1 from `startValue` to `endValue`.

Only one handler can run at a time. If Lingo stays in a repeat loop for a long time, other events stack up waiting to be evaluated. Therefore, repeat loops are best used for short, fast operations or when you know the user won't be doing other things.

While in a repeat loop, Lingo ignores other events. To check the current key in a repeat loop, use the`keyPressed` property.

If you need to process something for several seconds or more, evaluate the function in a loop with some type of counter or test to track progress.

If the stop condition is never reached or there is no exit from the repeat loop, you can force Director to stop by using Control+Alt+period (Windows) or Command+period (Macintosh).

The Director player for Java doesn't detect mouse movements, update properties that indicate the mouse's position, or update the status of mouse button presses when Lingo is in a repeat loop.

Example

This handler contains a repeat loop that counts down from 20 to 15:

    on CountDown
    	repeat with i = 20 down to 15
    		sprite(6).memberNum = 10 + i
    		updateStage
    	end repeat
    end