KGET Keyword

KGET variable

Wait for a single keypress from the user, without echoing it to the terminal. The character code will be placed into the specified variable. String ($), integer, and real (#) variables are accepted:

• For a string variable (e.g. a$), the value will be a one-character string.
• For an integer variable (e.g. k), the ASCII code of the key will be stored.
• For a real variable (e.g. k#), the ASCII code will be converted to a floating-point value.

Unlike INKEY$, KGET will block execution until a key is pressed, and is ideal for programs that do not need to poll multiple input sources.

Remarks

Press CTRL+ESC at any time to cancel waiting for input.

Without an error handler, the program terminates.

With an ON ERROR handler, control passes there instead.

If you're writing a program that must respond to both keyboard and other input (e.g. network), INKEY$ remains the preferred choice.