SLA_WAIT - Time Delay   

ACTION:

Wait for a specified interval.

CALL:

CALL sla_WAIT (DELAY)

GIVEN:

DELAY delay in seconds

NOTES:

1.

The implementation is machine-specific.

2.

The delay actually requested is restricted to the range 100ns-200s in the present implementation.

3.

There is no guarantee of accuracy, though on almost all types of computer the program will certainly not resume execution before the stated interval has elapsed.