Macro Handler

Macro Handler

Android Automation Platform

Object MethodDate and Time

DateTime.nowMs()

Returns the current time in epoch milliseconds.

Documented for app version 1.0.51Updated:

Detailed Explanation

This section explains when to use the API, how to call it, and which structures it works best with in production flow.

How To Call It

This is a function of the DateTime factory table itself: call it with a dot (DateTime.<method>(...)); no DateTime object is needed.

When To Use It

For time flow, combine DateTime, TimeSpan, and Stopwatch with logging, timeout control, and performance measurement.

Parameters and Return

Takes no arguments. Returns a number.

Best Combined With

A strong combination is to measure with Stopwatch, log with DateTime, and compare durations with TimeSpan.

Example Usage

The snippet below is a starter pattern that can be applied directly in runtime flow.

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local result = DateTime.nowMs()

Copyable Progressive Examples

From foundation to combined usage, each level is provided as a separate code block so you can copy the level you need and adapt it directly.

Foundation

Shows the shortest direct way to call the API.

Foundation
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local result = DateTime.nowMs()

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
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local stepOk = true
local result = DateTime.nowMs()
if stepOk then
  wait(200)
end

Practical Flow

A practical pattern for real macros with pcall, logging, and guards.

Practical Flow
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local ok, err = pcall(function()
  local result = DateTime.nowMs()
end)

if not ok then
  print("API step failed: DateTime.nowMs: " .. tostring(err))
  requestStop()
end

Detailed

This level packages the API into a reusable helper with error reporting.

Detailed
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-- For time flow, combine DateTime, TimeSpan, and Stopwatch with logging, timeout control, and performance measurement.
local function run_nowms_step()
  local result = DateTime.nowMs()
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_nowms_step)
if not ok then
  toast("Step failed")
  print(err)
end

Combined

Combines the API with related structures to form a more realistic workflow.

Combined
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local watch = Stopwatch()
watch:start()
local result = DateTime.nowMs()
print("Elapsed ms: " .. tostring(watch:elapsedMs()))