Insert a time/date variable

Use the
Time Date
 dialog to insert a time and date variable in a text box. The time and date will change dynamically at runtime.
For example, many developers like to put the system time and date on the main display. To do this, embed a time and date variable in a text string and link it to a system time tag. For example, the string "Current time is /*t*/" might display as Current time is 3:04:45 pm.
TIP:
Embedded variables are case sensitive, and must be in the proper format and syntax to work. If you make a mistake, your variable will be treated as a piece of text. Therefore, do not attempt to edit embedded variables manually. Use the
Insert Variable
and
Edit variable
 dialog boxes to avoid problems.
To set up a time/date variable
  1. In the
    Caption
     box in a graphic object’s
    Properties
     dialog box, or in the
    Message
     column of the
    Local Messages
    ,
    Information Messages
    , or
    Alarm Setup
     editor, click
    Insert Variable
    .
  2. Click
    Time/Date
    .
  3. Select an option.
  4. Click
    OK.
    TIP:
    The time-and-date formats in the list will be shown in the language of the operating system as defined in the
    Regional Options
     tab of the
    Regional and Language Options
    dialog box in the
    Control Panel
    . The time and date will be shown in the current language of the application.
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