deferQuit (EGL system variable)

If you set the consoleLib.deferQuit system variable to YES, the program catches QUIT signals and logs them in the consoleLib.quitRequested variable. You can use the consoleLib.deferQuit variable in the following circumstances:
  • You can request a confirmation from the user before ending the program.
  • You can automatically back up data before ending.
However, you must ensure that your program monitors the consoleLib.quitRequested variable.

On Windows™, the logical QUIT key creates the QUIT signal; that key is CONTROL_\ by default.

If consoleLib.deferQuit is set to NO (the default), the QUIT signal terminates the application.

Type: Boolean