Is there a way to toggle timer visibility?

[Iavasechui]

I want to time the player on input to avoid or preempt random encounters and I have that all working except I want the timer hidden during this process. I have been searching for a way to do it but none of the ways I have found have been for MZ. Also a way to separate menu from cancel would be nice since I don't want the player to open the menu every time they skip a battle...

Okay found a way to do what I wanted without actually using a timer and found out how to turn off and turn back on menu access so nevermind.