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Precise Timer
Many thanks to those of you that looked at this problem. It seems that to get consistent timing precise to the millisecond or less will require an external module. From the tests that I have run it seems that I can get about 99% reliability from the computer to millisecond accuracy so that may...- clarkbr
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- Forum: Visual Basic (Classic)
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Precise Timer
I have further researched this problem and come across the API QueryPerformanceCounter that seems to more accurately store time. I have written the following program to test for accuracy. You need a form with a text box (Text1) and a command button (Command1). In Text1 one enters the number...- clarkbr
- Post #3
- Forum: Visual Basic (Classic)
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Precise Timer
In short, does anyone know how to use VB to measure times of less then .01 seconds? In detail, I am trying to time an event that takes .001 - .009 seconds. The best resolution that I seem to be able to get is .01 seconds. I have reviewed the archives and found thread222-6546 . This was...- clarkbr
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- Forum: Visual Basic (Classic)
