while do code

Operand types:

while: While Type

code: Code

Type of returned value:

Nothing

Compatibility:

Added in version 1.85

Description:

Repeat code while condition is true.

Note (Applies to 1.85-1.97): Maximum repeat count for loop is 10000.

If condition is still true after loop was repeated 10000 times, loop is terminated and error message is shown.

Examples:

while {a>b} do {a=a+1}

A more practical example:

To repair all the members of a group to such a level that they are all able to stand up:
{while {not canStand _x} do {_x setDammage (getDammage _x) - 0.01}} forEach units group unitname