lr_start_timer
Starts a timer.
C Language
merc_timer_handle_t lr_start_timer ();
Example: lr_start_timer | Informational Functions |
Java Language
long lr.start_timer();
Example: lr.start_timer | Informational Functions | Java Syntax |
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.