AutoCAD Time Query

The function and use of 8.6.1 time query

In an AutoCAD system, call the time command to display statistics about the date and time of the graphic in the text window, such as the current times, when the graphic was created, and so on. This command uses the system clock to complete the time function, with a 24-hour time format that can be accurately displayed to milliseconds.

The command is invoked in the following way:

Menu: "Tools" → "Inquiry (query)" → "Time"

Command line: Time

8.6.2 Time Query Command detailed

Calling the time command displays the information shown in table 8-4:

Table 8-4 time Command query content

Project	Description
Current time (currently)	Displays the current date and time
Created (creation time)	Displays the date and time that the current graphic was created
Last Updated (previous update time)	Displays the date and time the current graphic was last modified
Total editing times (cumulative edit time)	Shows the total time to edit the current graphic
Elapsed timer (ON) (after timer)	Run AutoCAD while running another timer
Next Automatic Savein (next automatic save time)	Displays the interval between the next automatic save

AutoCAD uses a 24-hour system for displaying time, which can be displayed in milliseconds.

The print time is not included in the cumulative editing time. This timer is updated by AutoCAD and cannot be reset or stopped.

Note If you exit the edit task without saving the graphic, the time spent in the edit task will not be recorded in the cumulative editing time.

The time command also has the following options:

(1) display (display): Displays the latest time information.

(2) on (open): Start user through timer (Elapsed timer).

(3) off: Stop the user passing the timer (Elapsed timer).

(4) Reset (reset): Reset the user through the timer (Elapsed timer) to 0 days 00:00:00.000.

Explains that the time command can be used transparently.