Set Mac system time from Labview

[Battman (battery man)]

I'm trying to set the Mac system time from my Labview VI. The description of my problem is that I'm using a laptop and require that the battery be removed.  So, every time I power up the Mac laptop the System Time is reset to a default time way back in the 60's or 70's. I've got an instrument that keeps current time, so I can read the time from it and use it to set the Mac time. Ok, so I assume that I need to use an Applescript and send an AppleEvent to the Finder.  The details escape me though, and the Help system doesn't work for the AppleEvent VIs (I get a Work document with 4 words and nothing else). ANY help would be appreciated, especially if there is an easier way to set the time.  But any AppleEvent help would also be appreciated.

[RavensFan]

Doesn't the laptop have a small internal battery to maintain date/time and the CMOS settings?

[Battman (battery man)]

You may be right, I need to take the laptop apart and find that battery.

I've been inside the laptop before and it's not easy... 

But thanks for the idea  

Message Edited by battman on 01-21-2009 08:35 PM