time limit for input of data and automatic tranfer of control to next line if the time is exceeded

I have a doubt Can we give time limit for an input statement. Eg:-a=input('name','s');

b=input('age','s');

Let us give 5 seconds for entering the name.after five seconds even if the name is entered or not the control will go to next line that is b without pressing enter key.

Is this possible??

Please give me some suggestions.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

No, you cannot do that with an input() statement. Timers will not help: you might be able to get a timer to run but the timer will not be able to tell the input() statement to continue.

If you create a graphics dialog to get the value, then you can use uiwait() to wait for a response and use a timeout on it.

For the specific functionality you have, you may wish to use this File Exchange contribution