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milliseconds

Syntax

the milliseconds

Description

System property; returns the current time in milliseconds (1/1000 of a second). Counting begins from the time the computer is started.

Example

This statement converts milliseconds to seconds and minutes by dividing the number of milliseconds by 1000 and dividing that result by 60, and then sets the variable currentMinutes to the result:

currentSeconds = milliseconds/1000
currentMinutes = currentseconds/60

The resolution accuracy of the count is machine and operating system dependent.

Example

This handler counts the milliseconds and posts an alert if you've been working too long.

on idle
	if the milliseconds > 1000 * 60 * 60 * 4 then
		alert "Take a break"
	end if
end

See also

ticks, time(), timer