Timer explanation. - Printable Version

Timer explanation. - Printable Version

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Timer explanation. - MiTaKa - 13.10.2008

Okay guys. Im not a newbie but i can say i cant handle the timers. Can i get explanation about how it works. And a hint how i can make a timer that counts 30 minutes and also displays on the screen the minutes and seconds left. I just want explanation a not the whole code just little parts so i can understand it. Im getting it fast. Thanks

Re: Timer explanation. - bineboy - 13.10.2008

first, you forward your timer (read about it)

Код:

forward YipeeTimer();

Second, you set your timer where you need it

Код:

SetTimer("YipeeTimer",1800000,0); //Timer name, interval in milisecond, repetition( 0 = no 1 = yes)

Third, you make your timer

Код:

public YipeeTimer
{
  for (new i; i<MAX_PLAYERS;i++)// Will switch player
  {
  GameTextForPlayer(i,...)
  }
}

I don't have much time, I hope this helps

Re: Timer explanation. - speedruntrainer - 03.04.2009

Sorry for Bump, but how can I add a milisec timer for my reactiontests? so people know in what time a player have won the reactiontest. I'm a noob at scripting so I don't know.

I only have it like this: speedruntrainer has won the reactiontest!
BUT it has to be like this: speedruntrainer has won the reactiontest in [seconds.miliseconds]!

Here is the code for the current one. without the timer that I need to add.
http://pastebin.com/f365ed4de

Re: Timer explanation. - MenaceX^ - 03.04.2009

https://sampwiki.blast.hk/wiki/SetTimer
https://sampwiki.blast.hk/wiki/SetTimerEx

Re: Timer explanation. - yom - 03.04.2009

Timers aren't accurate for doing time difference.

Using GetTickCount() (or gettime(), for seconds precision) is a lot better for this.

pawn Код:

//where you start counting:
new time_start = GetTickCount();


//where you want to know time difference:
new time_diff = GetTickCount() - time_start;

You get time difference in milliseconds.

Re: Timer explanation. - speedruntrainer - 03.04.2009

ok, no errors

I didn't get it to work because I need to add things i think.
This is the code now:

pawn Код:

public ReactionWin(playerid)
{
  //where you start counting:
new time_start = GetTickCount();


//where you want to know time difference:
new time_diff = GetTickCount() - time_start;
    GivePlayerMoney(playerid, 10000);
    SetTimer("SetBack",30,0); // required delay, for some reason.
    new reactionwinner[256];
    reactionwinnerid = playerid;
    new tempstring[256];
    GetPlayerName(playerid,reactionwinner,sizeof(reactionwinner));
    SendClientMessage(playerid,0x247C1BFF,"You have won the reactiontest!");
    format(tempstring,sizeof(tempstring),"%s has won the reactiontest!",reactionwinner);
    SendClientMessageToAll(0xFFFF00FF,tempstring);
    reactiongap = SetTimer("ReactionTest",time1+random(time2),0); // sets the timer to restart ReactionTest()
    return 1;
 }

at the %s has won the reactiontest! I need a time. i need to add something to it. do you know what mean? cause it's hard to explain. I want it like this:
%s has won the reactiontest in [seconds.miliseconds]!

So I guess I need to add something. you see I already used the timercode. but i need to add something like %d or %s or so, Am I right?

If you help and it works, I can update my server version to 1.3

Re: Timer explanation. - speedruntrainer - 04.04.2009

Bump, someone help me!

Re: Timer explanation. - MenaceX^ - 04.04.2009

Create your own topic... It's alil bit stupid to help you in someone's else topic.
Use gettime for what you needed.