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Version: 8.1

system.date.now

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Returns a java.util.Date object that represents the current time according to the local system clock.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.date.now()

Parameters​

Nothing

Returns​

Date - A new date, set to the current date and time.

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Code Snippet
# This example will set a calendar component to the current date and time.
  
event.source.parent.getComponent('Calendar').date = system.date.now()