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Time difference between two GetDate/Time calls with a wait function in between shows a lesser time taken than the wait duration specified. How is that possible? Pls see the attached VI. Any thoughts?
The get-date time function has a resolution of 16 ms. (or something like that) on Windows , the returned timestamp isn't fully accurate. This is an OS limitation.
Ton (if you use the Tick count you will see a wait time of 50/51 ms)