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SuspendTimer system function

Use the SuspendTimer system function to prevent a specified timer from calling its expiration workflow map when it expires. The timer remains suspended until it is reactivated by a ResumeTimer system function. Although the timer is suspended, it continues to count down. If the timer interval expires during the timer’s suspension, the specified timer expiration workflow map is not called until the timer is reactivated. For additional information see About setting a time limit for processing.

To specify properties for the SuspendTimer system function

  1. Place a system step on the workflow map where you want to suspend a timer.
  2. In the Properties pane under Available Functions, select SuspendTimer, then click the right arrow to move it to the Selected Functions column.
  3. Double-click SuspendTimer in the Selected Functions column.
  4. Enter the name of the timer that you want to suspend. Enter the exact name of the timer in double quotes, or enter an expression that exactly matches the name (case-sensitive) in the corresponsing BeginTimer system function. The SuspendTimer system function has no effect if you enter the name of a non-existent timer.