Function: spin()
Spins (in a cpu loop) for a period of time (in seconds).
The main use of the spin function is to temporarily change the performance characteristics of an operation, to make it more 'cpu intensive'.
Please note that this function should only be used as part of development or testing of an analysis model, and not during normal usage.
Syntax
spin(duration)
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| duration | Number | Spin duration (in seconds) |
Examples
spin(0.1)
Spins (in a cpu loop) for one tenth of a second.