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# HILAPIStartSignalGenerator

[Valid for](../../../Shared/FeatureAvailability.md): CANoe DE • CANoe:lite DE • CANoe4SW DE • CANoe4SW:lite DE

## Function Syntax

`dword HILAPIStartSignalGenerator(dword handle);`

## Description

Starts or resumes a Signal Generator.

## Parameters

* **handle**: The handle of the Signal Generator.

## Return Values

* **0**: The handle of the Signal Generator is not valid
* **!=0**: The Signal Generator was started (or resumed)

## Example

Starts or resumes the Signal Generator:

```c
HILAPIStartSignalGenerator(hGenerator);
```

[testWaitForHILAPISignalGeneratorFinished](CAPLfunctionTestWaitForHILAPISignalGeneratorFinished.md)
