How Trigger an Action at a Reoccurring Time or Date in Lookout? Primary Software: LookoutPrimary Software Version: 5.1 Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A Secondary Software: N/A
Problem: I want to programmatically set the time for an action to occur, such as archiving my database or change the text in a text display. I already understand how to enable them on the rising edge of a pushbutton. How do I make the action occur at the same time every day? Solution: Lookout has many different timers that serve different purposes. The timers that would be ideal for timing re-occurring events are the: TimeOfMinute TimeOfHour TimeOfDay TimeOfWeek TimeOfMonth TimeOfYear Each of these functions properties page looks the same. The input parameters are: On/off signal » sets whether the timer is On or Off Timer offset » specifies the time for the Timer to turn Timer1.value On Timer duration » specifies the how long the Timer should keep Timer1.value On Display format » specifies the format the time and/or date will be specified in The following example shows a TimeOfDay timer that will turn it’s output (referenced as Timer1) Boolean on at 10:00am (10:00pm = 22:00) and the duration of the pulse will be 10 seconds.
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Report Date: 05/12/2004 Last Updated: 05/14/2004 Document ID: 39B9EQ9U |
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