~~Title: Counting via Custom Locks~~
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==== Implementing Simple Counting using Custom Locks ====

<alert type="warning" icon="fa fa-bullhorn">It is always recommended to use testnet/sandbox first!</alert>

<codedoc code:ini>
#checkCounter
lockcheck=2,L4 err=count5
lockcheck=2,L3 err=count4
lockcheck=2,L2 err=count3
lockcheck=2,L1 err=count2
do=count1
exit

:clearCounter
lock=0,L1
lock=0,L2
lock=0,L3
lock=0,L4
back

:count1
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"First call!"~~

lock=1,L1
exit

:count2
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"Second call!"~~

lock=1,L2
exit

:count3
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"Third call!"~~

lock=1,L3
exit

:count4
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"Fourth call!"~~

lock=1,L4
exit

:count5
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"Fifth call - starting over!"~~

do=clearCounter
exit
</codedoc>

(Note: L1-L4 above are custom made up names that can be changed freely!)

<callout type="warning" icon="true">
=== Attention ===
Always double check that you are using the right syntax/alert!
</callout>