GetSystemTicks Function [Runtime]/text/sbasic/shared/03130700.xhpSun Microsystems, Inc.converted from old format - fpeGetSystemTicks functionGetSystemTicks Function [Runtime]Returns the number of system ticks provided by the operating system. You can use this function to optimize certain processes.Syntax:GetSystemTicks()Return value:LongExample:Sub ExampleWaitDim lTick As LonglTick = GetSystemTicks()wait 2000lTick = (GetSystemTicks() - lTick)MsgBox "" & lTick & " Ticks" ,0,"The pause lasted"End Sub