FreeTimer (timer_variable)  

Definition:

Destroys the timer specified and frees up its memory.

Parameter Description:


timer = any valid timer variable created with the CreateTimer command.

Command Description:

This command will destroy a timer variable created with the with the CreateTimer command and free the memory it was using. It is a good practice to destroy elements in your game you are no longer using.

Example:

; Create the timer to track speed
frameTimer=CreateTimer(60)

; Your main screen draw loop
While Not KeyHit(1)
WaitTimer(frameTimer) ; Pause until the timer reaches 60
Cls
; Draw your screen stuff
Flip
Wend

; Kill the timer
FreeTimer(frameTimer)

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