Is there a time object?

[Lord_Wezel]

I know that there are counters, timers, and the date/time object but none of those can tell you the time outside of the application. As far as I know, they can only store time in-game (like how long the game has run). I was wondering if there were any objects that could find out what time it is from my computer or internet. For instance, right now my computer says it is 1:57 p.m., is there a way for my applications to get that information?

[Grim]

You can use an extension Time X. It allows to get computer time.

[Phi]

TimeStamp object also allows you to get the current time, and replaces certain characters with seconds, hours etc...
You could use "%h:%m:%s" and it'll give you hours:minutes:seconds.
Just if you're in it for the customising
Both extensions can be found in the second link in my signature!

[Game_Master]

The date and time object would probably be better - it's compatible with Java/Flash etc.

The following expression will display the time (hours:minutes) in a string (the time of the user's computer).

Str$( hours of( "Date & Time" ) )+":"+Str$( minutes of( "Date & Time" ) )

[Dynasoft]

That will show 2:3 for 2:03 though.

[DT]

The time (from the Date/Time Object) can be compared to a value and 'adjusted' before sending it to a string.

if minutes < 10
Set string = $str(hours)+":0"+Str(minutes)

if minutes => 10
Set string = $str(hours)+":"+Str(minutes)

Note: may not be exact expression as I am sitting here without MMF open.

[Dynasoft]

Str$ I'd bet. I don't have MMF here either.

[DT]

minutes of( "Date & Time" ) =< 9
"0"+Str$(minutes of( "Date & Time" ))

minutes of( "Date & Time" ) > 9
Str$(minutes of( "Date & Time" ))

[James]

Or to eg. 02:03 without conditions:

Right$("00", 2 - Len(Str$(hours of( "Date & Time" )))) + Str$(hours of( "Date & Time" )) + ":" + Right$("00", 2 - Len(Str$(minutes of( "Date & Time" )))) + Str$(minutes of( "Date & Time" ))