On 23/05/17 21:07, Michael C wrote: > def do_stuff: > blah > check() > blah > check() > blah > check() > blah > > and then either break or return if condition is met? > > But that just isn't responsive enough. Is there a way to make function > check for the event every 0.5 seconds without interfering with the > do_stuff, ie a code that has its' own space?
Yes. What you have just described is called threading. You can start a separate sub-process running in the background to "do stuff" while in your main program (thread) you can monitor the dots. If your condition is met you can close the sub-thread. Threading is non trivial however and very easy to get wrong. I suggest you google for some tutorials and maybe watch a Youtube video or two to get a feel for it. -- Alan G Author of the Learn to Program web site http://www.alan-g.me.uk/ http://www.amazon.com/author/alan_gauld Follow my photo-blog on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alangauldphotos _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor