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YuK1_Works
YuK1_Works
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September 3, 2023
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How to periodically redraw the script's UI

  • September 3, 2023
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I am writing a jsx script.
Is there any way to periodically redraw the UI?
I want to periodically rewrite the StaticText to show the time.

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    Correct answer YuK1_Works

    Resolved.
    There was a method called "app.scheduleTask()".
    This method could be used to periodically call any function,
    As a result, periodic StaticText rewriting is now possible.

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    YuK1_Works
    YuK1_WorksAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    September 3, 2023

    Resolved.
    There was a method called "app.scheduleTask()".
    This method could be used to periodically call any function,
    As a result, periodic StaticText rewriting is now possible.

      Mylenium
      Mylenium
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      September 3, 2023

      Unless you add an explicit refresh at the end which will cause major performance issues if you do this a million times per second the UI will only automatically update once a specific command has been triggered that necessitates it. Refer to the Scripting Guide.

       

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      Mylenium

      YuK1_Works
      YuK1_WorksAuthor
      Inspiring
      September 3, 2023

      Thank you.
      But I wanted to know the specifics.

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