FUNCTIONUnder review

Time

Time() -> cTime

Gets the system clock as text.

TimeAdvPL

01 · OVERVIEW

Overview

Returns hh:mm:ss from the executing system’s clock. It includes neither date nor time zone and may repeat. It is not a unique identifier, monotonic measurement or cross-server ordering proof. The example only displays its type and current clock value. (Sources: refs. 1–1.)

02 · SYNTAX

Syntax

Time() -> cTime

Return value

Character.

03 · PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Commented example

#Include "Protheus.ch"

User Function Ed690()
    Local cTime := Time()
    // Wall clock: do not use as a unique identifier.
    ConOut(ValType(cTime))
    ConOut(cTime)
Return Nil

Expected result

Displays C and a variable hh:mm:ss time. Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

BEST PRACTICES

For auditing define date, zone and clock source; evaluate a dedicated duration API.
Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

Time

Overview

Syntax

Return value

Commented example

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