At 1:47 PM -0800 2002/02/04, Michael Zapeda wrote: >Thanks for the info, Jim. However, what if I want to modify the auto-off >timer from *outside* my app.
What code would you have running outside of your app? >For instance, in my app, set the auto off for >lets say, 30 minutes. I want that 30 minute auto-off value to persist >globally, even if my app isn't running. Well, that's what the system preference is -- a global auto-off delay -- so you'd set the system preference for 30 minutes (by calling SysSetAutoOffTime and optionally by changing the auto-off delay default system preference) rather than periodically resetting the timer. Your original question seemed to be asking how to prevent the device from falling asleep while your app is running. It's generally not desirable to lock the device on when it's not in-use or when it's not plugged-in (except in specific vertical applications, of course). The issue with changing the system-wide auto-off delay is that the user should be in control of, and informed of, any changes your app makes to this setting. So for example, you wouldn't change the system-wide setting just to prevent the device from falling asleep while your app is performing a lengthy operation... for that you'd reset the auto-off timer periodically from within your app while it's running. Hope that helps clear up any confusion! Regards, Jim Schram PalmSource Inc. Partner Engineering -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/tech/support/forums/
