lr_start_timer

Starts a timer.

C Language

merc_timer_handle_t lr_start_timer ();

Java Language

long lr.start_timer(); 

lr_start_timer starts a timer that calculates the passage of time in seconds. The resolution depends on the runtime environment. The maximum resolution is a microsecond.

lr_start_timer returns a handle to the timer. Pass the handle to lr_end_timer to stop the timer.

Return Values

Returns merc_timer_handle_t, a handle to a timer.

Parameterization

Parameterization is not applicable to this function.