# Start Timer

Starts a specified timer.

Action available for the following operating systems:

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### Parameters

* **Timer** *\<unquoted string> -* The id of the timer that user wants to use. There are 10 handlers for timers (per form), from 1 to 10. It's also possible use a handler for timer in a dynamic way, using the value for this parameter *dynamic*.
* **Frequency** *\<numeric> -* The frequency, in milliseconds, of the timer.
* **Action Set** *\<radiobox> -* This parameter allows to choose what action set is runned when the timer is activated. It is possible to choose a **Global Action Set** or a **Local Action Set**.
* **Thread Mode** *\<checkbox> -* This parameter defines if the user wants to run the timer in thread mode or not. The possible values for this parameter are: *Yes*, *No* or *dynamic*.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If this action is executed in Thread Mode, the Actions and Variables windows in the Simulator may crash.
{% endhint %}


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