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 a SuspendTimer system function

  1. From the Timer Palette, drag a SuspendTimer step onto the workflow map where you want to suspend a timer.

    See About system steps for information about including multiple system functions in a single step.

  2. 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 corresponding BeginTimer system function. The SuspendTimer system function has no effect if you enter the name of a non-existent timer.