timeout command

The timeout BASIC program sets the time (in seconds) to automatically log off due to inactivity.

Syntax

 timeout {timeout.value}

Parameter(s)

timeout.value

Indicates the number of seconds to wait.

If the timeout.value variable is set to zero, the timeout waiting feature is turned off.

Description

The following applies to the timeout command:

If no timeout value is provided, then the current value displays.
A timeout value of 0 disables the timeout. This state is the default.
If the line sits at an input for the timeout period, the command specified in the trap functionality is executed. The default is to log off.

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