Time()

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Time()

Syntax

Time()

 

Purpose

To determine the current time according to the system's clock.

 

Parameters

None.

 

Returns

Time() returns the system time as a character value in the form hh:mm:ss. hh is hours in 24-hour format, mm is minutes, and ss is seconds.

 

Usage

Time() can be used in report headings to print the time in hours, minutes, and seconds that a particular report is run.

 

Example

The following examples illustrate Time():

 

CALL

RESULT

Time()

10:37:17

Substr( Time(), 1, 2 )

10

Substr( Time(), 4, 2 )

37

Substr( Time(), 7, 2 )

17

 

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