Asynchronous delay in Lua? (like JavaScript setTimeout)

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I need to asynchronously delay execution of a function in Lua by X milliseconds. Can this be done?

Given a simple JavaScript example:

setTimeout(function() {
    alert('Hello world!');
}, 5000);

What's the Lua equivalent? Coroutines look like they may help, but I'm not sure.

Amber · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-12 23:01:51Z

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Lua itself does not include asynchronous event support. If you're embedding Lua in something larger or using it with libraries, they may be able to provide callback support.

answered Aug 12, 2012 at 23:01

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lhf · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-13 19:25:54Z

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Try my lalarm library. It depends on alarm, which works in seconds, but can be easily changed to use ualarm if you have it.

answered Aug 13, 2012 at 19:25

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