now (MathScript RT Module Function)
Owning Class: time
Requires: MathScript RT Module
Syntax
c = now
Description
Generates a floating-point number that represents the current date and time. Use date_to_str(now) to generate a string that is a readable version of the date and time.
Outputs
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| c | Returns the current date and time as a floating-point number. The integer part of c represents the current date. The fractional part of c represents the current time. |
Examples
C = date_to_str(now)