Re: GetTickCount

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From: Jeremy Collins
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:27

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j.munk@XremoveXthisXmaccor.com wrote:

> I have a couple of application with some timing based on the "GetTickCount"
> API call. Since this function counts milliseconds since the PC was turned on
> and is a DWord it will roll over every 49.7 days. I would like to check this
> but rather than having my PC to run continously for 49.7 days, I wonder if
> there is anywhere where this number can be changed. I.e. so I can set it
> close and then see what happens with my programs when it rolls over.

Write your own GetTickCount that can return any value
you like, and perhaps use a conditional compile:

{$IFDEF DEBUG}
nRes := MyUtils.GetTickCount;
{$ELSE}
nRes := Windows.GetTickCount;
{$ENDIF}

Your "GetTickCount" could simply return the normal
GetTickCount value plus 48 days.

-- 
jc

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