DateTime

[woodcarver]

Hi again:I'm another project and need to know a few small things, A}how does one display the current date and time.
B}this app needs to be executed at a certain time-i.e. 1am
for example, how do I access the clock in Windows in order to make this possible? this app will have a loop running in TaskManager. Thanks

 

[2ffat]

For the current time use:

TDateTime TheTimeIs = Time();
String StringTime = TimeToStr(TheTimeIs);

For the current date use:

TDateTime TheDateIs = Time();
String StringDate = DateToStr(TheDateIs);

To get both in one swoop use:

TDateTime ItIs = Now();
String StringNow = DateTimeToStr(ItIs);

Look at SysUtils in your help file a slew of date and time function.

For the second part, it depends on what you mean by this app needs to be executed at a certain time. Do you mean the app is running and something has to happen at 1 AM? If this is the case, look at the TTimer component.

If you mean the app needs to be started at 1 AM, look at Window's Scheduler. Clear as mud now? James P. Cottingham

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[2ffat]

Opps! The date should have been:

TDateTime TheDateIs = Date();
String StringDate = DateToStr(TheDateIs);

James P. Cottingham

I am the Unknown lead by the Unknowing.
I have done so much with so little
for so long that I am now qualified
to do anything with nothing.

 

[woodcarver]

2ffat:the app will be started at 'x' time and iniate a series of small programs{similar to a 'programmable logic controller' program such as in a manufacturing facility to operate production line operations.

 

[2ffat]

So it sounds like you need to use a scheduler. Do you want to write your own scheduler or user Windows?
James P. Cottingham

I am the Unknown lead by the Unknowing.
I have done so much with so little
for so long that I am now qualified
to do anything with nothing.