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>>>If the user is resting on the keyboard then:
>>>
>>>

>>>tStrTime = DATETIME()
>>>DO WHILE DATETIME() <= tStrTime + 3
>>>  =INKEY(1)
>>>ENDDO
>>>

>>>
>>>...<g>. I can see the argument already :)
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>>Thanks! I am staying clear of this!!!
>>
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>Hi Tommy, the code is fine and will work. The main difference beween this and other solutions given is that this will force a user to wait the set period whereas the other options allow the user to bypass the wait period by pressing any key. The comment to Houston is just a joke :)

Hehehe thanks!