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diff --git a/doc/usage/cmd/sleep.rst b/doc/usage/cmd/sleep.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d19e5b3af8 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/usage/cmd/sleep.rst @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0+ +.. Copyright 2023, Heinrich Schuchardt <heinrich.schuchardt@canonical.com> + +sleep command +============= + +Synopsis +-------- + +:: + + sleep <delay> + +Description +----------- + +The *sleep* command waits for *delay* seconds. It can be interrupted by +CTRL+C. + +delay + delay in seconds. The value is decimal and can be fractional. + +Example +------- + +The current data and time is display before and after sleeping for 3.2 +seconds: + +:: + + => date; sleep 3.2; date + Date: 2023-01-21 (Saturday) Time: 16:02:41 + Date: 2023-01-21 (Saturday) Time: 16:02:44 + => + +Configuration +------------- + +The command is only available if CONFIG_CMD_SLEEP=y. + +Return value +------------ + +The return value $? is 0 (true) if the command completes. +The return value is 1 (false) if the command is interrupted by CTRL+C. |