Time and date variable syntax
Time and date embedded variables use this format:
/*Time_date_format*/
The syntax is:
- an opening escape sequence ‘/*’
- followed by one or more 'characters' representing the time and or date format
- followed by a closing escape sequence '*/'
On the display during development, the variable displays the time it was created until the display is closed and reopened. It then shows the time the display was reopened. At runtime, the variable updates continuously.
A space appears between the time and date when the embedded variable is displayed at runtime.
TIP:
Embedded variables are case sensitive, and must use the correct format and syntax to work. If you make a mistake, the variable will be treated as a piece of text. For this reason, it is better click the
Insert Variable
button to open Variable dialog box and create a variable there to make sure it will be corrects, rather than creating or editing embedded variables manually.Provide Feedback