Making a settable time delay in C#

Question

Is it possible to make a delay in the C# code such that if I wanted to make it possible to have a 3 second delay at certain points in the code that would simply hold the code for 3 seconds and then continue on again?  I am trying to make a program that will take measurements and I need it to run the lab instrument for a set time, and not progress in the code while it is running.  I would also like to be able to change the time delay from the user interface rather than having to change the code.
Thanks,
SVandal

Answer 1

You can pause current app thread by using this code:

System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(3000);

 

Answer 2

Why then if I use "System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(3000);" inside a cycle applying it to every step I get ...
{
begin
big pause
final result
}

... without any middle positions?

Answer 3

just add

this.Refresh();

it will cause the form to repaint, so you will see the progress 'stepping'

Answer 4

Hi Thanks a lot I was struggling with my program for the same problem and your advice for using refresh solved it. God bless U

Answer 5

thank you guys! this.refresh() solved my problem also!

Answer 6

thank guys... my problem also solved with this.Refresh();

thanks a lot...