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Description
Retrieves the number of milliseconds that have elapsed since the system was started.
Syntax
n = GetTickCount
Returns
Number
Parameters
Name |
Type |
Optional |
Meaning |
Remarks
When you need high-precision timing information, please use HiResTimer_Get function instead.
Restrictions
The resolution of the GetTickCount function is limited to the resolution of the system timer, which is typically in the range of 10 milliseconds to 16 milliseconds.
See also
HiResTimer_Init, HiResTimer_Get, HiResTimer_Delta
Examples