MGED CMD mged update

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mged_update

This is a developer command.

Syntax

mged_update non_blocking


Argument(s)

non_blocking
If negative, outstanding events will not be processed.


Return Value(s)

No Return Values for this command.


Description

This command is used to handle outstanding events and to refresh the MGED display(s). This may be useful in certain Tcl scripts to maintain interactivity while waiting for user input. Note that if non_blocking is negative, outstanding events will not be processed. That is, only the MGED display(s) will be refreshed.


Example(s)

mged> mged_update 0
Update the MGED display, blocking (i.e., handle all outstanding events; if none, wait for one).
mged> mged_update 1
Update the MGED display, nonblocking (i.e., handle all outstanding events; if none, return).


See Also

No related commands.



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