This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description

Converts a date object to its millisecond value elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC (GMT).

Syntax

system.date.toMillis(date)

  • Parameters

Date date - The date object to convert.

  • Returns

Integer- An 8-byte integer representing the number of milliseconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC (GMT).

  • Scope

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples
Code Snippet
# This example takes the date Fri Aug 18 14:35:25 PDT 2017,
# and prints it out 1503092125000.
 
date = system.date.getDate(2017, 7, 18)
datetime = system.date.setTime(date, 14, 35, 25)
print system.date.toMillis(datetime)
Keywords

system date toMillis, date.toMillis