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The System Formats Time settings specify how to convert string values into time values.
To display these settings:
1.Click the Configuration tab in the left pane and expand Configuration in the settings tree.
2.Expand System in the tree.
3.Expand Formats in the tree.
4.Choose Time in the tree.
The settings appear on the Definition tab in the right pane.
In the following table, Parameter lists all configurable time format parameters, with their current values. When your BDE application is first installed, all values are set to their defaults.
Description briefly notes the purpose of the selected parameter.
To change a setting, highlight the desired parameter. Then replace its old value with a new value. When edits are complete, choose Object|Apply or click the Apply button to save the changes.
Parameter |
Description |
TWELVEHOUR |
Specifies whether or not BDE applications express time values using a twelve hour clock. For example, if TRUE 8:21 p.m. is expressed as "08:21 PM;" if FALSE, "20:21." Default: TRUE |
AMSTRING |
Character string used to indicate morning (before noon and after midnight) times, when TWELVEHOUR is TRUE. Default: AM |
PMSTRING |
Character string used to indicate evening (after noon and before midnight) times, when TWELVEHOUR is TRUE. Default: PM |
SECONDS |
Specifies whether or not time values include seconds. For example, if TRUE, 8:21:35 p.m. is expressed as "8:21:35 PM;" if FALSE, "8:21 PM." Default: TRUE |
MILSECONDS |
Specifies whether or not time values include milliseconds. For example, if TRUE, "8:21:35:54 PM." Default: FALSE |