Chapter 3: DataWindow Object Properties

Timer_Interval

Description

The number of milliseconds between the internal timer events. When you use time in a DataWindow, an internal timer event is triggered at the interval specified by Timer_Interval. This determines how often time fields are updated.

Applies to

DataWindows

Syntax

PocketBuilder dot notation:

dw_control.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval

Describe and Modify argument:

"DataWindow.Timer_Interval { = number }"

SyntaxFromSQL:

DataWindow ( Timer_Interval = number )

Parameter	Description
number	An integer specifying the interval between timer events in milliseconds. The default is 60,000 milliseconds or one minute.

Usage

In the painter

Select the DataWindow by deselecting all controls; then set the value in the Properties view, General tab, Timer Interval option.

Examples

Example 1

string setting

setting = dw_1.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval

Example 2

dw_1.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval = 10000

Example 3

setting = dw_1.Describe("DataWindow.Timer_Interval")

Example 4

dw_1.Modify("DataWindow.Timer_Interval=10000")

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