How to stop the Counter mode is Timer 1 in the PIC16F877

Hello,

I am using the Timer 1 in the PIC16F877. I know that the timer 1 has 2 modes -

1. Timer mode
2. Counter mode

and this can be choosen by setting or clearing the TOCS bit.

However when i choose the counter mode this what i want to accomplish -

1. I was to start counting
2. Then switch off the counter mode
3. Save the current value in the counter and store it in any random register.
4. When we switch off the Counter mode I do not want the Timer mode to come in effect.

Any ideas are welcomed.
Thanks for your time and patience.

Avin Sinanan

Clear "TMR1ON" bit in "T1CON" register to disable Timer 1. To enable is set this bit to logic 1.