ElapsedTime Function

Returns the elapsed time since the takt time measurement timer starts in seconds.

Syntax
ElapsedTime

Return Values
An actual value representing an elapsed time of a takt time measurement timer. (Unit: second) Valid range is 0 to approx. 1.7E+31. Timer resolution is 0.001 seconds.

Description
Returns an elapsed time since the takt time measurement timer starts. Unlike the Tmr function, the ElapsedTime function does not count the time while the program is in pause state.

The takt time measurement timer can be reset by using ResetElapsedTime statement.

Real overhead

ResetElapsedTime
overHead = ElapsedTime

Notes

When you run a form from the Run window, the timer for measuring takt time does not start.

If you want to measure the takt time, execute this function and use GShow or GShowDialog from your program.

See Also
ResetElapsedTime, Tmr Function

ElapsedTime Function Example

ResetElapsedTime       'Resets the takt time measurement timer
For i = 1 To 10        'Executes 10 times
    GoSub Cycle
Next
Print ElapsedTime / 10 'Measures a takt time and displays it