Timer_Interval DataWindow object property
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.
Controls
DataWindows
Syntax
PowerBuilder dot notation:
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<span>dw_control</span>.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval |
Describe and Modify argument:
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"DataWindow.Timer_Interval { = <span>number</span> }" |
DataWindowSyntaxFromSql:
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DataWindow ( Timer_Interval =<span> number </span>) |
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Parameter |
Description |
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number |
An integer specifying the interval between |
Usage
When a computed field uses Now as its expression value, it
refreshes the displayed value every time the timer interval period
elapses.
In the painter
Select the DataWindow by deselecting all controls; then set the
value in the Properties view, General tab, Timer Interval option.
Examples
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string setting |
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setting = dw1.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval |
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dw1.Object.DataWindow.Timer_Interval = 10000 |
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setting = dw1.Describe("DataWindow.Timer_Interval") |
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dw1.Modify("DataWindow.Timer_Interval=10000") |