System
About
MagiScript offers some system related functions, like:
- atom.exit() – the code will stop running
- atom.sleep() – Atom turns off
- atom.rand() – for random number generation
- atom.launch() – to launch an other app
Let’s see how you can use them.
Exit
The exit function stops the execution of the actually running MagiScript mini-app. When no device is connected to Atom, it will turn off after waiting for a connection.
Sleep
The sleep function turns off Atom. If the code was not persisted, it also means it forgets the code running.
Rand
The rand function generates a random number. Can be called with 0, 1 or 2 parameters.
The minimum number specified or used by default will be included in the set of available number. The maximum number is excluded. So you can use it like this:
Launch
The launch function launches an other mini-app. The following code will launch the built-in Atom Pi mini-app.
Conclusion
These system related functions will help you to control Atom, or access system functions like generating random numbers.
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