how to call javascript function using time period ?

Question

<script>
var refresh;
function refresh(timeoutPeriod){
    refresh = setTimeout(function(){window.location.reload(true);},timeoutPeriod);
}  
makeClientRequest('live','liveFeed','');
window.onload=refresh(5000);   
<script>

I want to call this function every 5 sec. I try that way.but it didn't work.

possible duplicate of [Call a javascript function after 5 sec of last key press](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/693849/call-a-javascript-function-after-5-sec-of-last-key-press) — Just code, Oct 29 '13 at 04:43
You are getting the downvotes because it does not appear you have tried to search for your answer. The duplicate question marked above is an exact duplicate -- even the time frame is the same. Please show an effort to research your problem; it is good for you, and good for our community here. Thanks! — Chris Baker, Oct 29 '13 at 04:45
In addition to a lack of research, "it didn't work" doesn't help describe the specific problem to us, which makes it more difficult to efficiently help (especially if the code is complex). — ajp15243, Oct 29 '13 at 04:47

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 29 '13 at 04:41

Try setInterval instead of setTimeout

refresh = setInterval(function(){window.location.reload(true);},timeoutPeriod);

setTimeout will call the function only once after the specified time period. But setInterval will call the function on specified interval of time

how to call javascript function using time period ?

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