implementing timing device in loop

[sph147]

What I really need is a way to have a loop run for one hour, then reset and begin again. How would I use some kind of timing device and what type of files do I need to include? This portion of my program is intended for windows. Any help or finger points in a right direction or website would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BlackDice]

How about using SetTimer() with a specification of 60000? That amounts to 60 seconds. Then in your WM_TIMER handler increment your variable by 1. When your variable reaches 60, it has been one hour. There are other functions such as QueryPerformanceCounter() and GetTickCount() which are supposed to be more accurate, but shouldn't be worried about unless tenths of a second over an hour's duration are that important.

bdiamond

 

[timmay3141]

You could also use a thread, but if you are using MFC, it would probably be easier to use a timer as bdiamond suggests.