GetDocklightTimeStamp

Returns the current system date/time, according to the Docklight date/time stamp format chosen in the following Options dialog checkboxes:

The GetDocklightTimeStamp function is especially useful for printing additional time information using the AddComment method.

Return Value

String

Syntax

result = DL.GetDocklightTimeStamp()

Remarks

See also the AddComment method.

Example

' Example GetDocklightTimeStamp

DL.ClearCommWindows

DL.StartCommunication

DL.AddComment "Communication started at " & DL.GetDocklightTimeStamp()

DL.AddComment "Waiting for data..."

' Endless loop to prevent the script from terminating immediately

Do

   DL.Pause 1 ' (the pause reduces CPU load while idle)

Loop